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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,972.22, 10,451.92 and 3,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,972.22, 10,451.92 and 3,021 is: 4,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,972.22 : 10,451.92 = 3,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,972.22/10,451.92 = 3,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,972.22x = 10,451.92 × 3,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,972.22x = 31,575,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,575,250.32/6,972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.72

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