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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.94, 9,955.16 and 4,070.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.94, 9,955.16 and 4,070.14 is: 5,616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.94 : 9,955.16 = 4,070.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.94/9,955.16 = 4,070.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.94x = 9,955.16 × 4,070.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.94x = 40,518,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,518,894.92/7,213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.75

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