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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233, 9,982.04 and 4,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233, 9,982.04 and 4,089.20 is: 5,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233 : 9,982.04 = 4,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233/9,982.04 = 4,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233x = 9,982.04 × 4,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233x = 40,818,557.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818,557.97/7,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.38

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