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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.58, 9,948.84 and 4,065.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.58, 9,948.84 and 4,065.56 is: 5,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.58 : 9,948.84 = 4,065.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.58/9,948.84 = 4,065.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.58x = 9,948.84 × 4,065.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.58x = 40,447,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,447,615.58/7,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.26

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