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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.62, 9,961.50 and 4,387.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.62, 9,961.50 and 4,387.56 is: 6,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.62 : 9,961.50 = 4,387.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.62/9,961.50 = 4,387.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.62x = 9,961.50 × 4,387.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.62x = 43,706,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706,678.94/7,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.20

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