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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.07, 9,957.92 and 4,072.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.07, 9,957.92 and 4,072.11 is: 5,618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.07 : 9,957.92 = 4,072.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.07/9,957.92 = 4,072.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.07x = 9,957.92 × 4,072.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.07x = 40,549,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549,725.25/7,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,618.59

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