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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.31, 9,971.67 and 4,538.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.31, 9,971.67 and 4,538.82 is: 6,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.31 : 9,971.67 = 4,538.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.31/9,971.67 = 4,538.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.31x = 9,971.67 × 4,538.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.31x = 45,259,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259,615.23/7,227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,262.30

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