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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.31, 9,954.25 and 4,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.31, 9,954.25 and 4,026.44 is: 5,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.31 : 9,954.25 = 4,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.31/9,954.25 = 4,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.31x = 9,954.25 × 4,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.31x = 40,080,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,190.37/7,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,556.42

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