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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.61, 9,965.14 and 4,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.61, 9,965.14 and 4,236.34 is: 5,846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.61 : 9,965.14 = 4,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.61/9,965.14 = 4,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.61x = 9,965.14 × 4,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.61x = 42,215,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,215,721.19/7,220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.56

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