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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.34, 9,964.22 and 4,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.34, 9,964.22 and 4,076.60 is: 5,625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.34 : 9,964.22 = 4,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.34/9,964.22 = 4,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.34x = 9,964.22 × 4,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.34x = 40,620,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,620,069.05/7,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.78

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