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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.38, 9,959.28 and 4,383.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.38, 9,959.28 and 4,383.09 is: 6,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.38 : 9,959.28 = 4,383.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.38/9,959.28 = 4,383.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.38x = 9,959.28 × 4,383.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.38x = 43,652,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,652,420.58/7,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.07

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