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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.53, 9,951.31 and 4,377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.53, 9,951.31 and 4,377.53 is: 6,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.53 : 9,951.31 = 4,377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.53/9,951.31 = 4,377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.53x = 9,951.31 × 4,377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.53x = 43,562,158.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562,158.06/7,212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.79

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