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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.75, 9,964.67 and 3,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.75, 9,964.67 and 3,908.75 is: 5,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.75 : 9,964.67 = 3,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.75/9,964.67 = 3,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.75x = 9,964.67 × 3,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.75x = 38,949,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949,384.32/7,220.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.09

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