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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.52, 9,966.54 and 4,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.52, 9,966.54 and 4,427.56 is: 6,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.52 : 9,966.54 = 4,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.52/9,966.54 = 4,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.52x = 9,966.54 × 4,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.52x = 44,127,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,127,453.84/7,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.55

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