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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.77, 10,841.18 and 4,771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.77, 10,841.18 and 4,771.33 is: 7,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.77 : 10,841.18 = 4,771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.77/10,841.18 = 4,771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.77x = 10,841.18 × 4,771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.77x = 51,726,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,726,796.41/7,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,163.61

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