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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.48, 9,950.99 and 5,904.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.48, 9,950.99 and 5,904.27 is: 8,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.48 : 9,950.99 = 5,904.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.48/9,950.99 = 5,904.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.48x = 9,950.99 × 5,904.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.48x = 58,753,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,753,302.21/7,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.41

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