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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.21, 9,982.90 and 4,580.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.21, 9,982.90 and 4,580.87 is: 6,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.21 : 9,982.90 = 4,580.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.21/9,982.90 = 4,580.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.21x = 9,982.90 × 4,580.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.21x = 45,730,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730,330.71/7,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.27

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