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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.57, 9,954.69 and 4,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.57, 9,954.69 and 4,069.73 is: 5,616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.57 : 9,954.69 = 4,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.57/9,954.69 = 4,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.57x = 9,954.69 × 4,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.57x = 40,512,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,512,900.53/7,213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.21

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