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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.91, 9,955.20 and 3,983.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.91, 9,955.20 and 3,983.73 is: 5,497.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.91 : 9,955.20 = 3,983.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.91/9,955.20 = 3,983.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.91x = 9,955.20 × 3,983.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.91x = 39,658,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658,828.90/7,213.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.55

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