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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.44, 9,947.66 and 4,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.44, 9,947.66 and 4,223.68 is: 5,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.44 : 9,947.66 = 4,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.44/9,947.66 = 4,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.44x = 9,947.66 × 4,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.44x = 42,015,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,015,711.47/7,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.68

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