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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.63, 9,960.52 and 4,566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.63, 9,960.52 and 4,566.48 is: 6,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.63 : 9,960.52 = 4,566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.63/9,960.52 = 4,566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.63x = 9,960.52 × 4,566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.63x = 45,484,515.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,484,515.37/7,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,298.37

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