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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.75, 9,667.94 and 4,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.75, 9,667.94 and 4,211.25 is: 5,811.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.75 : 9,667.94 = 4,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.75/9,667.94 = 4,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.75x = 9,667.94 × 4,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.75x = 40,714,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714,091.27/7,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.53

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