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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.42, 9,981.99 and 4,089.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.42, 9,981.99 and 4,089.54 is: 5,643.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.42 : 9,981.99 = 4,089.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.42/9,981.99 = 4,089.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.42x = 9,981.99 × 4,089.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.42x = 40,821,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,821,747.38/7,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.49

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