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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.44, 9,989.52 and 4,052.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.44, 9,989.52 and 4,052.03 is: 5,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.44 : 9,989.52 = 4,052.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.44/9,989.52 = 4,052.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.44x = 9,989.52 × 4,052.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.44x = 40,477,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477,834.73/7,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,592.07

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