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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.38, 9,960.43 and 4,706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.38, 9,960.43 and 4,706.70 is: 6,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.38 : 9,960.43 = 4,706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.38/9,960.43 = 4,706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.38x = 9,960.43 × 4,706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.38x = 46,880,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,880,755.88/7,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.84

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