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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.59, 9,951.31 and 4,377.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.59, 9,951.31 and 4,377.31 is: 6,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.59 : 9,951.31 = 4,377.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.59/9,951.31 = 4,377.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.59x = 9,951.31 × 4,377.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.59x = 43,559,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,559,968.78/7,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.11

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