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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209, 9,948.52 and 4,065.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209, 9,948.52 and 4,065.19 is: 5,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209 : 9,948.52 = 4,065.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209/9,948.52 = 4,065.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209x = 9,948.52 × 4,065.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209x = 40,442,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,442,604.23/7,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.02

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