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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.24, 9,951.06 and 4,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.24, 9,951.06 and 4,379.24 is: 6,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.24 : 9,951.06 = 4,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.24/9,951.06 = 4,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.24x = 9,951.06 × 4,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.24x = 43,578,079.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578,079.99/7,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.08

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