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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.50, 9,962.91 and 3,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.50, 9,962.91 and 3,907.50 is: 5,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.50 : 9,962.91 = 3,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.50/9,962.91 = 3,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.50x = 9,962.91 × 3,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.50x = 38,930,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,070.83/7,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.35

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