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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.29, 9,981.48 and 4,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.29, 9,981.48 and 4,046.04 is: 5,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.29 : 9,981.48 = 4,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.29/9,981.48 = 4,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.29x = 9,981.48 × 4,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.29x = 40,385,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385,467.34/7,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.28

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