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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.44, 9,983.64 and 4,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.44, 9,983.64 and 4,441.84 is: 6,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.44 : 9,983.64 = 4,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.44/9,983.64 = 4,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.44x = 9,983.64 × 4,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.44x = 44,345,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,731.50/7,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.96

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