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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.94, 9,962.17 and 3,906.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.94, 9,962.17 and 3,906.94 is: 5,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.94 : 9,962.17 = 3,906.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.94/9,962.17 = 3,906.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.94x = 9,962.17 × 3,906.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.94x = 38,921,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,921,600.46/7,218.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,391.59

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