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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.64, 9,952.05 and 3,899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.64, 9,952.05 and 3,899.64 is: 5,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.64 : 9,952.05 = 3,899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.64/9,952.05 = 3,899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.64x = 9,952.05 × 3,899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.64x = 38,809,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809,412.26/7,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.50

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