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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.58, 9,964.20 and 4,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.58, 9,964.20 and 4,076.73 is: 5,625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.58 : 9,964.20 = 4,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.58/9,964.20 = 4,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.58x = 9,964.20 × 4,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.58x = 40,621,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621,353.07/7,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.77

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