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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.72, 9,966.84 and 4,866.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.72, 9,966.84 and 4,866.32 is: 6,717.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.72 : 9,966.84 = 4,866.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.72/9,966.84 = 4,866.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.72x = 9,966.84 × 4,866.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.72x = 48,501,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,501,832.83/7,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.04

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