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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.09, 9,984.92 and 4,048.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.09, 9,984.92 and 4,048.69 is: 5,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.09 : 9,984.92 = 4,048.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.09/9,984.92 = 4,048.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.09x = 9,984.92 × 4,048.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.09x = 40,425,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425,830.91/7,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.47

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