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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.73, 9,989.15 and 4,585.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.73, 9,989.15 and 4,585.39 is: 6,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.73 : 9,989.15 = 4,585.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.73/9,989.15 = 4,585.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.73x = 9,989.15 × 4,585.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.73x = 45,804,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804,100.62/7,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,328.52

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