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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.36, 9,950.58 and 4,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.36, 9,950.58 and 4,419 is: 6,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.36 : 9,950.58 = 4,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.36/9,950.58 = 4,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.36x = 9,950.58 × 4,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.36x = 43,971,613.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,971,613.02/7,218.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.63

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