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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.99, 9,979.97 and 4,715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.99, 9,979.97 and 4,715.22 is: 6,505.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.99 : 9,979.97 = 4,715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.99/9,979.97 = 4,715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.99x = 9,979.97 × 4,715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.99x = 47,057,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,057,754.14/7,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.09

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