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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.39, 10,771.61 and 4,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.39, 10,771.61 and 4,422.60 is: 6,618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.39 : 10,771.61 = 4,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.39/10,771.61 = 4,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.39x = 10,771.61 × 4,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.39x = 47,638,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,638,500.27/7,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,618.86

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