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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.63, 9,988.14 and 4,050.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.63, 9,988.14 and 4,050.89 is: 5,590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.63 : 9,988.14 = 4,050.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.63/9,988.14 = 4,050.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.63x = 9,988.14 × 4,050.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.63x = 40,460,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,460,856.44/7,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.35

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