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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,171.04, 9,889.14 and 4,652.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,171.04, 9,889.14 and 4,652.22 is: 6,415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171.04 : 9,889.14 = 4,652.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171.04/9,889.14 = 4,652.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171.04x = 9,889.14 × 4,652.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171.04x = 46,006,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,454.89/7,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.59

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