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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.72, 9,965.02 and 4,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.72, 9,965.02 and 4,034 is: 5,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.72 : 9,965.02 = 4,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.72/9,965.02 = 4,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.72x = 9,965.02 × 4,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.72x = 40,198,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,890.68/7,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.16

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