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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.08, 9,986.69 and 4,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.08, 9,986.69 and 4,049.82 is: 5,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.08 : 9,986.69 = 4,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.08/9,986.69 = 4,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.08x = 9,986.69 × 4,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.08x = 40,444,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,444,307.02/7,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.48

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