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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.94, 9,931.11 and 4,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.94, 9,931.11 and 4,211.60 is: 5,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.94 : 9,931.11 = 4,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.94/9,931.11 = 4,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.94x = 9,931.11 × 4,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.94x = 41,825,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,825,797.43/7,195.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,812.42

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