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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.53, 9,979.68 and 4,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.53, 9,979.68 and 4,044.72 is: 5,581.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.53 : 9,979.68 = 4,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.53/9,979.68 = 4,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.53x = 9,979.68 × 4,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.53x = 40,365,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,365,011.29/7,231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.81

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