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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,188.70, 9,920.22 and 4,002.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,188.70, 9,920.22 and 4,002.01 is: 5,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,188.70 : 9,920.22 = 4,002.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,188.70/9,920.22 = 4,002.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,188.70x = 9,920.22 × 4,002.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,188.70x = 39,700,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,700,802.35/7,188.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,522.67

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