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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.46, 9,983.24 and 4,581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.46, 9,983.24 and 4,581.12 is: 6,322.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.46 : 9,983.24 = 4,581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.46/9,983.24 = 4,581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.46x = 9,983.24 × 4,581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.46x = 45,734,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,406.92/7,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,322.62

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