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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.52, 9,964.34 and 3,908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.52, 9,964.34 and 3,908.52 is: 5,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.52 : 9,964.34 = 3,908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.52/9,964.34 = 3,908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.52x = 9,964.34 × 3,908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.52x = 38,945,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,822.18/7,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.77

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