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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.63, 9,983.59 and 4,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.63, 9,983.59 and 4,581.50 is: 6,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.63 : 9,983.59 = 4,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.63/9,983.59 = 4,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.63x = 9,983.59 × 4,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.63x = 45,739,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,739,756.21/7,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,321.46

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