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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.53, 9,947.76 and 4,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.53, 9,947.76 and 4,376.88 is: 6,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.53 : 9,947.76 = 4,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.53/9,947.76 = 4,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.53x = 9,947.76 × 4,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.53x = 43,540,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,540,151.79/7,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.41

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