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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.62, 9,953.88 and 4,382.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.62, 9,953.88 and 4,382.24 is: 6,045.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.62 : 9,953.88 = 4,382.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.62/9,953.88 = 4,382.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.62x = 9,953.88 × 4,382.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.62x = 43,620,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,620,241.32/7,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.26

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