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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.08, 9,986.49 and 4,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.08, 9,986.49 and 4,583.52 is: 6,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.08 : 9,986.49 = 4,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.08/9,986.49 = 4,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.08x = 9,986.49 × 4,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.08x = 45,773,276.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773,276.64/7,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,324.83

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