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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.38, 9,965.50 and 3,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.38, 9,965.50 and 3,909.38 is: 5,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.38 : 9,965.50 = 3,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.38/9,965.50 = 3,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.38x = 9,965.50 × 3,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.38x = 38,958,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,958,866.79/7,221.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.94

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