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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.58, 9,960.42 and 4,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.58, 9,960.42 and 4,031.04 is: 5,562.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.58 : 9,960.42 = 4,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.58/9,960.42 = 4,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.58x = 9,960.42 × 4,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.58x = 40,150,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,851.44/7,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,562.92

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