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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.66, 9,955.35 and 4,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.66, 9,955.35 and 4,027.58 is: 5,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.66 : 9,955.35 = 4,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.66/9,955.35 = 4,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.66x = 9,955.35 × 4,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.66x = 40,096,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,096,003.51/7,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,558.34

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