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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.12, 9,947.07 and 4,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.12, 9,947.07 and 4,377.99 is: 6,040.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.12 : 9,947.07 = 4,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.12/9,947.07 = 4,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.12x = 9,947.07 × 4,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.12x = 43,548,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,548,172.99/7,209.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.71

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