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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.69, 9,952.13 and 3,899.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.69, 9,952.13 and 3,899.69 is: 5,381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.69 : 9,952.13 = 3,899.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.69/9,952.13 = 3,899.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.69x = 9,952.13 × 3,899.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.69x = 38,810,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810,196.96/7,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.57

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