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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.43, 9,979.50 and 4,683.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.43, 9,979.50 and 4,683.83 is: 6,460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.43 : 9,979.50 = 4,683.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.43/9,979.50 = 4,683.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.43x = 9,979.50 × 4,683.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.43x = 46,742,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742,249.15/7,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.19

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