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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.49, 9,948.06 and 4,557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.49, 9,948.06 and 4,557.93 is: 6,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.49 : 9,948.06 = 4,557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.49/9,948.06 = 4,557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.49x = 9,948.06 × 4,557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.49x = 45,342,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,561.12/7,211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,287.54

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