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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.48, 9,977.94 and 4,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.48, 9,977.94 and 4,437 is: 6,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.48 : 9,977.94 = 4,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.48/9,977.94 = 4,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.48x = 9,977.94 × 4,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.48x = 44,272,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,272,119.78/7,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.45

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