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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.38, 9,951.71 and 4,067.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.38, 9,951.71 and 4,067.57 is: 5,613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.38 : 9,951.71 = 4,067.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.38/9,951.71 = 4,067.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.38x = 9,951.71 × 4,067.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.38x = 40,479,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,479,277.04/7,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.25

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