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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.79, 9,964.56 and 4,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.79, 9,964.56 and 4,034.14 is: 5,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.79 : 9,964.56 = 4,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.79/9,964.56 = 4,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.79x = 9,964.56 × 4,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.79x = 40,198,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,405.17/7,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.04

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