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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.28, 9,984.96 and 4,048.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.28, 9,984.96 and 4,048.44 is: 5,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.28 : 9,984.96 = 4,048.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.28/9,984.96 = 4,048.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.28x = 9,984.96 × 4,048.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.28x = 40,423,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,423,511.46/7,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.00

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