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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.63, 9,965.28 and 4,567.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.63, 9,965.28 and 4,567.89 is: 6,305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.63 : 9,965.28 = 4,567.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.63/9,965.28 = 4,567.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.63x = 9,965.28 × 4,567.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.63x = 45,520,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,520,331.66/7,219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,305.08

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