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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.77, 9,960.51 and 4,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.77, 9,960.51 and 4,073.98 is: 5,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.77 : 9,960.51 = 4,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.77/9,960.51 = 4,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.77x = 9,960.51 × 4,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.77x = 40,578,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,918.53/7,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.09

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