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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.84, 9,952.62 and 4,068.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.84, 9,952.62 and 4,068.14 is: 5,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.84 : 9,952.62 = 4,068.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.84/9,952.62 = 4,068.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.84x = 9,952.62 × 4,068.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.84x = 40,488,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,488,651.53/7,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.19

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