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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.74, 9,954.05 and 4,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.74, 9,954.05 and 4,382.36 is: 6,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.74 : 9,954.05 = 4,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.74/9,954.05 = 4,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.74x = 9,954.05 × 4,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.74x = 43,622,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,622,241.51/7,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.43

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