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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.49, 9,980.69 and 4,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.49, 9,980.69 and 4,248.23 is: 5,861.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.49 : 9,980.69 = 4,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.49/9,980.69 = 4,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.49x = 9,980.69 × 4,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.49x = 42,400,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,400,251.68/7,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,861.66

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