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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.73, 9,991.11 and 4,009.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.73, 9,991.11 and 4,009.63 is: 5,533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.73 : 9,991.11 = 4,009.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.73/9,991.11 = 4,009.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.73x = 9,991.11 × 4,009.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.73x = 40,060,654.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,060,654.39/7,239.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.45

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