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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.41, 9,962.84 and 4,235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.41, 9,962.84 and 4,235.29 is: 5,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.41 : 9,962.84 = 4,235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.41/9,962.84 = 4,235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.41x = 9,962.84 × 4,235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.41x = 42,195,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,516.62/7,219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.73

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