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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.48, 9,964.93 and 4,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.48, 9,964.93 and 4,387.20 is: 6,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.48 : 9,964.93 = 4,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.48/9,964.93 = 4,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.48x = 9,964.93 × 4,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.48x = 43,718,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,718,140.90/7,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,054.74

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