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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.58, 9,951.96 and 4,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.58, 9,951.96 and 4,067.76 is: 5,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.58 : 9,951.96 = 4,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.58/9,951.96 = 4,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.58x = 9,951.96 × 4,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.58x = 40,482,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482,184.81/7,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.50

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