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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.84, 9,964.28 and 4,077.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.84, 9,964.28 and 4,077.23 is: 5,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.84 : 9,964.28 = 4,077.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.84/9,964.28 = 4,077.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.84x = 9,964.28 × 4,077.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.84x = 40,626,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,626,621.72/7,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.31

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