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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.33, 9,986.22 and 4,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.33, 9,986.22 and 4,049.82 is: 5,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.33 : 9,986.22 = 4,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.33/9,986.22 = 4,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.33x = 9,986.22 × 4,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.33x = 40,442,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442,393.48/7,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.80

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