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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,159.67, 9,881.22 and 4,507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,159.67, 9,881.22 and 4,507.04 is: 6,220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,159.67 : 9,881.22 = 4,507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,159.67/9,881.22 = 4,507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,159.67x = 9,881.22 × 4,507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,159.67x = 44,535,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,535,004.38/7,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.26

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