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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.32, 9,961.22 and 6,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.32, 9,961.22 and 6,036.52 is: 8,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.32 : 9,961.22 = 6,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.32/9,961.22 = 6,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.32x = 9,961.22 × 6,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.32x = 60,131,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,131,103.75/7,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,331.50

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