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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.91, 9,962.28 and 4,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.91, 9,962.28 and 4,236.06 is: 5,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.91 : 9,962.28 = 4,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.91/9,962.28 = 4,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.91x = 9,962.28 × 4,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.91x = 42,200,815.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200,815.82/7,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.25

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