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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.03, 9,973.66 and 4,710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.03, 9,973.66 and 4,710.49 is: 6,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.03 : 9,973.66 = 4,710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.03/9,973.66 = 4,710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.03x = 9,973.66 × 4,710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.03x = 46,980,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,980,825.69/7,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,495.32

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