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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.73, 9,954.64 and 4,070.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.73, 9,954.64 and 4,070.21 is: 5,616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.73 : 9,954.64 = 4,070.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.73/9,954.64 = 4,070.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.73x = 9,954.64 × 4,070.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.73x = 40,517,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,517,475.27/7,213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.72

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