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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.25, 9,952.61 and 4,418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.25, 9,952.61 and 4,418.37 is: 6,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.25 : 9,952.61 = 4,418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.25/9,952.61 = 4,418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.25x = 9,952.61 × 4,418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.25x = 43,974,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974,291.35/7,211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.01

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