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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.88, 9,964.81 and 4,077.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.88, 9,964.81 and 4,077.06 is: 5,626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.88 : 9,964.81 = 4,077.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.88/9,964.81 = 4,077.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.88x = 9,964.81 × 4,077.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.88x = 40,627,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,627,128.26/7,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,626.34

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