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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.73, 9,953.26 and 4,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.73, 9,953.26 and 4,069.21 is: 5,615.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.73 : 9,953.26 = 4,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.73/9,953.26 = 4,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.73x = 9,953.26 × 4,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.73x = 40,501,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,905.12/7,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.34

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