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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.95, 9,953.78 and 4,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.95, 9,953.78 and 4,069.14 is: 5,615.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.95 : 9,953.78 = 4,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.95/9,953.78 = 4,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.95x = 9,953.78 × 4,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.95x = 40,503,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,503,304.00/7,212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.36

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