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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.58, 9,950.58 and 4,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.58, 9,950.58 and 4,066.76 is: 5,612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.58 : 9,950.58 = 4,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.58/9,950.58 = 4,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.58x = 9,950.58 × 4,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.58x = 40,466,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,466,660.85/7,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.13

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