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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.33, 9,949.93 and 4,066.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.33, 9,949.93 and 4,066.91 is: 5,611.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.33 : 9,949.93 = 4,066.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.33/9,949.93 = 4,066.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.33x = 9,949.93 × 4,066.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.33x = 40,465,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,465,409.90/7,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.37

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