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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.67, 9,979.62 and 4,088.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.67, 9,979.62 and 4,088.42 is: 5,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.67 : 9,979.62 = 4,088.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.67/9,979.62 = 4,088.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.67x = 9,979.62 × 4,088.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.67x = 40,800,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800,878.00/7,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.97

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