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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209, 9,949.50 and 4,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209, 9,949.50 and 4,416.12 is: 6,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209 : 9,949.50 = 4,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209/9,949.50 = 4,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209x = 9,949.50 × 4,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209x = 43,938,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,938,185.94/7,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.91

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