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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.74, 9,954.95 and 4,069.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.74, 9,954.95 and 4,069.91 is: 5,616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.74 : 9,954.95 = 4,069.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.74/9,954.95 = 4,069.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.74x = 9,954.95 × 4,069.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.74x = 40,515,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,515,680.43/7,213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.46

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