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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.08, 9,985.68 and 4,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.08, 9,985.68 and 4,581.36 is: 6,321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.08 : 9,985.68 = 4,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.08/9,985.68 = 4,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.08x = 9,985.68 × 4,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.08x = 45,747,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,747,994.92/7,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,321.33

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