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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.69, 9,988.62 and 4,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.69, 9,988.62 and 4,094.48 is: 5,650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.69 : 9,988.62 = 4,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.69/9,988.62 = 4,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.69x = 9,988.62 × 4,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.69x = 40,898,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898,214.43/7,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,650.73

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