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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.15, 9,960.11 and 4,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.15, 9,960.11 and 4,030.44 is: 5,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.15 : 9,960.11 = 4,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.15/9,960.11 = 4,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.15x = 9,960.11 × 4,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.15x = 40,143,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,143,605.60/7,217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.25

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