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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.71, 9,967.24 and 4,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.71, 9,967.24 and 4,672.60 is: 6,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.71 : 9,967.24 = 4,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.71/9,967.24 = 4,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.71x = 9,967.24 × 4,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.71x = 46,572,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572,936.33/7,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.02

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