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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.10, 9,942.91 and 6,156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.10, 9,942.91 and 6,156.49 is: 8,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.10 : 9,942.91 = 6,156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.10/9,942.91 = 6,156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.10x = 9,942.91 × 6,156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.10x = 61,213,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,213,425.99/7,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,477.02

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