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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.55, 9,950.31 and 4,023.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.55, 9,950.31 and 4,023.64 is: 5,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.55 : 9,950.31 = 4,023.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.55/9,950.31 = 4,023.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.55x = 9,950.31 × 4,023.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.55x = 40,036,477.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,477.77/7,210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,552.48

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