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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.17, 9,971.11 and 4,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.17, 9,971.11 and 4,392.08 is: 6,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.17 : 9,971.11 = 4,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.17/9,971.11 = 4,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.17x = 9,971.11 × 4,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.17x = 43,793,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793,879.46/7,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,061.30

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