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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.78, 9,980.01 and 4,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.78, 9,980.01 and 4,087.97 is: 5,641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.78 : 9,980.01 = 4,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.78/9,980.01 = 4,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.78x = 9,980.01 × 4,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.78x = 40,797,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,797,969.00/7,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.48

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