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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.68, 9,982.48 and 4,089.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.68, 9,982.48 and 4,089.84 is: 5,643.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.68 : 9,982.48 = 4,089.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.68/9,982.48 = 4,089.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.68x = 9,982.48 × 4,089.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.68x = 40,826,746.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826,746.00/7,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.98

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