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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.37, 9,949.16 and 4,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.37, 9,949.16 and 4,184.26 is: 5,774.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.37 : 9,949.16 = 4,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.37/9,949.16 = 4,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.37x = 9,949.16 × 4,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.37x = 41,629,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,629,822.48/7,209.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,774.41

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