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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.97, 9,812.22 and 3,967.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.97, 9,812.22 and 3,967.55 is: 5,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.97 : 9,812.22 = 3,967.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.97/9,812.22 = 3,967.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.97x = 9,812.22 × 3,967.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.97x = 38,930,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,930,473.46/7,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,473.94

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