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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.96, 9,951.83 and 4,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.96, 9,951.83 and 4,377.68 is: 6,041.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.96 : 9,951.83 = 4,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.96/9,951.83 = 4,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.96x = 9,951.83 × 4,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.96x = 43,565,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,565,905.27/7,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.62

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