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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.62, 9,949.62 and 4,065.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.62, 9,949.62 and 4,065.82 is: 5,611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.62 : 9,949.62 = 4,065.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.62/9,949.62 = 4,065.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.62x = 9,949.62 × 4,065.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.62x = 40,453,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,453,363.99/7,209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.03

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