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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.03, 9,950.85 and 4,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.03, 9,950.85 and 4,067.42 is: 5,612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.03 : 9,950.85 = 4,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.03/9,950.85 = 4,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.03x = 9,950.85 × 4,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.03x = 40,474,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474,236.55/7,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.83

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