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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.32, 9,952.76 and 4,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.32, 9,952.76 and 4,983.16 is: 6,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.32 : 9,952.76 = 4,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.32/9,952.76 = 4,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.32x = 9,952.76 × 4,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.32x = 49,596,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,596,195.52/7,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.46

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