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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.15, 9,963.73 and 4,235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.15, 9,963.73 and 4,235.41 is: 5,844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.15 : 9,963.73 = 4,235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.15/9,963.73 = 4,235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.15x = 9,963.73 × 4,235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.15x = 42,200,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200,481.68/7,220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.82

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