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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.46, 9,952.52 and 4,378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.46, 9,952.52 and 4,378.18 is: 6,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.46 : 9,952.52 = 4,378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.46/9,952.52 = 4,378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.46x = 9,952.52 × 4,378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.46x = 43,573,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,924.01/7,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.32

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