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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.68, 9,979.81 and 4,087.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.68, 9,979.81 and 4,087.87 is: 5,641.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.68 : 9,979.81 = 4,087.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.68/9,979.81 = 4,087.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.68x = 9,979.81 × 4,087.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.68x = 40,796,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,796,130.74/7,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.31

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