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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.39, 9,955.42 and 4,027.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.39, 9,955.42 and 4,027.48 is: 5,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.39 : 9,955.42 = 4,027.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.39/9,955.42 = 4,027.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.39x = 9,955.42 × 4,027.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.39x = 40,095,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095,254.94/7,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.68

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