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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.83, 9,949.36 and 4,023.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.83, 9,949.36 and 4,023.14 is: 5,551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.83 : 9,949.36 = 4,023.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.83/9,949.36 = 4,023.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.83x = 9,949.36 × 4,023.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.83x = 40,027,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,027,668.19/7,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,551.82

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