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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.55, 9,949.26 and 4,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.55, 9,949.26 and 4,023.13 is: 5,551.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.55 : 9,949.26 = 4,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.55/9,949.26 = 4,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.55x = 9,949.26 × 4,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.55x = 40,027,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,146.27/7,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.96

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