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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.59, 9,958.93 and 3,904.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.59, 9,958.93 and 3,904.59 is: 5,388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.59 : 9,958.93 = 3,904.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.59/9,958.93 = 3,904.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.59x = 9,958.93 × 3,904.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.59x = 38,885,573.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,573.39/7,216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.36

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