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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.42, 9,993.30 and 5,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.42, 9,993.30 and 5,230.14 is: 7,210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.42 : 9,993.30 = 5,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.42/9,993.30 = 5,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.42x = 9,993.30 × 5,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.42x = 52,266,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,266,358.06/7,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,210.72

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