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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.41, 9,957.62 and 4,561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.41, 9,957.62 and 4,561.21 is: 6,292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.41 : 9,957.62 = 4,561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.41/9,957.62 = 4,561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.41x = 9,957.62 × 4,561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.41x = 45,418,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418,723.33/7,218.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.07

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