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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.65, 9,949.70 and 4,226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.65, 9,949.70 and 4,226.45 is: 5,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.65 : 9,949.70 = 4,226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.65/9,949.70 = 4,226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.65x = 9,949.70 × 4,226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.65x = 42,051,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,051,838.68/7,209.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.72

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