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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.53, 9,963.35 and 4,033.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.53, 9,963.35 and 4,033.43 is: 5,565.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.53 : 9,963.35 = 4,033.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.53/9,963.35 = 4,033.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.53x = 9,963.35 × 4,033.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.53x = 40,186,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,186,517.84/7,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.59

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