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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.56, 9,951.84 and 4,024.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.56, 9,951.84 and 4,024.69 is: 5,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.56 : 9,951.84 = 4,024.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.56/9,951.84 = 4,024.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.56x = 9,951.84 × 4,024.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.56x = 40,053,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,034.73/7,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,554.01

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