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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.82, 9,964.76 and 3,908.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.82, 9,964.76 and 3,908.82 is: 5,394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.82 : 9,964.76 = 3,908.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.82/9,964.76 = 3,908.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.82x = 9,964.76 × 3,908.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.82x = 38,950,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,453.18/7,220.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,394.19

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