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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.62, 9,952.05 and 3,899.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.62, 9,952.05 and 3,899.62 is: 5,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.62 : 9,952.05 = 3,899.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.62/9,952.05 = 3,899.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.62x = 9,952.05 × 3,899.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.62x = 38,809,213.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809,213.22/7,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.48

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