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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.03, 9,987.80 and 4,050.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.03, 9,987.80 and 4,050.47 is: 5,589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.03 : 9,987.80 = 4,050.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.03/9,987.80 = 4,050.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.03x = 9,987.80 × 4,050.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.03x = 40,455,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,455,214.07/7,238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.26

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