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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.88, 9,961.35 and 4,384.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.88, 9,961.35 and 4,384.59 is: 6,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.88 : 9,961.35 = 4,384.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.88/9,961.35 = 4,384.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.88x = 9,961.35 × 4,384.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.88x = 43,676,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,676,435.60/7,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.14

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