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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,207.58, 9,941.13 and 4,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,207.58, 9,941.13 and 4,970.16 is: 6,855.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,207.58 : 9,941.13 = 4,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,207.58/9,941.13 = 4,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,207.58x = 9,941.13 × 4,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,207.58x = 49,409,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,409,006.68/7,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.14

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