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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.83, 9,984.14 and 4,250.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.83, 9,984.14 and 4,250.63 is: 5,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.83 : 9,984.14 = 4,250.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.83/9,984.14 = 4,250.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.83x = 9,984.14 × 4,250.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.83x = 42,438,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438,863.76/7,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.72

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