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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.50, 9,964.29 and 3,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.50, 9,964.29 and 3,908.50 is: 5,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.50 : 9,964.29 = 3,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.50/9,964.29 = 3,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.50x = 9,964.29 × 3,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.50x = 38,945,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,427.47/7,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.73

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