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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.12, 9,983.96 and 4,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.12, 9,983.96 and 4,710.80 is: 6,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.12 : 9,983.96 = 4,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.12/9,983.96 = 4,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.12x = 9,983.96 × 4,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.12x = 47,032,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,032,438.77/7,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,502.37

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