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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.75, 9,976.37 and 5,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.75, 9,976.37 and 5,740.88 is: 7,931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.75 : 9,976.37 = 5,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.75/9,976.37 = 5,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.75x = 9,976.37 × 5,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.75x = 57,273,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,273,064.42/7,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.74

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