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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.08, 9,941.99 and 5,864.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.08, 9,941.99 and 5,864.19 is: 8,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.08 : 9,941.99 = 5,864.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.08/9,941.99 = 5,864.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.08x = 9,941.99 × 5,864.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.08x = 58,301,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,301,689.02/7,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,089.50

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