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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.81, 9,983.39 and 4,401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.81, 9,983.39 and 4,401.38 is: 6,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.81 : 9,983.39 = 4,401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.81/9,983.39 = 4,401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.81x = 9,983.39 × 4,401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.81x = 43,940,693.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,940,693.08/7,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.35

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