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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.03, 9,955.52 and 4,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.03, 9,955.52 and 4,070.22 is: 5,616.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.03 : 9,955.52 = 4,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.03/9,955.52 = 4,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.03x = 9,955.52 × 4,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.03x = 40,521,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,521,156.61/7,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.99

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