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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.49, 9,963.29 and 4,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.49, 9,963.29 and 4,033.38 is: 5,565.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.49 : 9,963.29 = 4,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.49/9,963.29 = 4,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.49x = 9,963.29 × 4,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.49x = 40,185,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185,714.45/7,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.51

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