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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.29, 9,955.63 and 4,070.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.29, 9,955.63 and 4,070.41 is: 5,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.29 : 9,955.63 = 4,070.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.29/9,955.63 = 4,070.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.29x = 9,955.63 × 4,070.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.29x = 40,523,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523,495.91/7,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.11

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