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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.32, 9,950.56 and 4,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.32, 9,950.56 and 4,067.56 is: 5,612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.32 : 9,950.56 = 4,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.32/9,950.56 = 4,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.32x = 9,950.56 × 4,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.32x = 40,474,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474,499.83/7,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.63

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