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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.78, 9,952.41 and 4,067.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.78, 9,952.41 and 4,067.97 is: 5,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.78 : 9,952.41 = 4,067.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.78/9,952.41 = 4,067.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.78x = 9,952.41 × 4,067.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.78x = 40,486,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,486,105.31/7,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,613.88

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