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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.44, 9,987.51 and 4,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.44, 9,987.51 and 4,007.16 is: 5,529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.44 : 9,987.51 = 4,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.44/9,987.51 = 4,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.44x = 9,987.51 × 4,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.44x = 40,021,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021,550.57/7,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.79

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