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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.81, 9,963.52 and 4,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.81, 9,963.52 and 4,033.98 is: 5,566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.81 : 9,963.52 = 4,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.81/9,963.52 = 4,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.81x = 9,963.52 × 4,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.81x = 40,192,630.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,192,630.32/7,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.22

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