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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.81, 9,964.60 and 4,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.81, 9,964.60 and 4,034.15 is: 5,567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.81 : 9,964.60 = 4,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.81/9,964.60 = 4,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.81x = 9,964.60 × 4,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.81x = 40,198,668.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,668.55/7,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.06

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