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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.55, 9,986.51 and 4,253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.55, 9,986.51 and 4,253.98 is: 5,869.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.55 : 9,986.51 = 4,253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.55/9,986.51 = 4,253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.55x = 9,986.51 × 4,253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.55x = 42,482,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482,399.48/7,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.73

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