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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233, 9,981.54 and 3,921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233, 9,981.54 and 3,921 is: 5,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233 : 9,981.54 = 3,921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233/9,981.54 = 3,921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233x = 9,981.54 × 3,921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233x = 39,137,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,137,618.34/7,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.98

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