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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.39, 9,950.31 and 3,898.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.39, 9,950.31 and 3,898.39 is: 5,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.39 : 9,950.31 = 3,898.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.39/9,950.31 = 3,898.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.39x = 9,950.31 × 3,898.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.39x = 38,790,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,790,189.00/7,210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,379.76

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