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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.52, 9,945.30 and 4,554.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.52, 9,945.30 and 4,554.30 is: 6,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.52 : 9,945.30 = 4,554.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.52/9,945.30 = 4,554.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.52x = 9,945.30 × 4,554.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.52x = 45,293,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,879.79/7,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,280.77

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