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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.54, 9,950.04 and 4,559.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.54, 9,950.04 and 4,559.63 is: 6,292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.54 : 9,950.04 = 4,559.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.54/9,950.04 = 4,559.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.54x = 9,950.04 × 4,559.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.54x = 45,368,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,368,451.14/7,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.84

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