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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.24, 9,957.58 and 4,563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.24, 9,957.58 and 4,563.32 is: 6,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.24 : 9,957.58 = 4,563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.24/9,957.58 = 4,563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.24x = 9,957.58 × 4,563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.24x = 45,439,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,623.97/7,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,301.22

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