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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.88, 9,990.72 and 4,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.88, 9,990.72 and 4,586.54 is: 6,330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.88 : 9,990.72 = 4,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.88/9,990.72 = 4,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.88x = 9,990.72 × 4,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.88x = 45,822,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822,786.96/7,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,330.09

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