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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.72, 10,149.39 and 4,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.72, 10,149.39 and 4,211.22 is: 5,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.72 : 10,149.39 = 4,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.72/10,149.39 = 4,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.72x = 10,149.39 × 4,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.72x = 42,741,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,314.16/7,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.83

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