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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.81, 9,965.03 and 4,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.81, 9,965.03 and 4,077 is: 5,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.81 : 9,965.03 = 4,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.81/9,965.03 = 4,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.81x = 9,965.03 × 4,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.81x = 40,627,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627,406.93/7,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.43

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