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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.75, 9,951.84 and 4,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.75, 9,951.84 and 4,024.47 is: 5,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.75 : 9,951.84 = 4,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.75/9,951.84 = 4,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.75x = 9,951.84 × 4,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.75x = 40,050,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050,881.52/7,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,553.56

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