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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,622.22, 10,512.86 and 6,561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,622.22, 10,512.86 and 6,561.74 is: 9,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,622.22 : 10,512.86 = 6,561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,622.22/10,512.86 = 6,561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,622.22x = 10,512.86 × 6,561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,622.22x = 68,982,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,982,653.98/7,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,050.21

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