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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.67, 9,985.35 and 4,091.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.67, 9,985.35 and 4,091.85 is: 5,646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.67 : 9,985.35 = 4,091.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.67/9,985.35 = 4,091.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.67x = 9,985.35 × 4,091.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.67x = 40,858,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,554.40/7,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.82

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