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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.26, 9,967.53 and 4,569.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.26, 9,967.53 and 4,569.52 is: 6,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.26 : 9,967.53 = 4,569.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.26/9,967.53 = 4,569.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.26x = 9,967.53 × 4,569.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.26x = 45,546,804.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546,804.84/7,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,307.33

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