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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.91, 9,964.91 and 4,236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.91, 9,964.91 and 4,236.79 is: 5,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.91 : 9,964.91 = 4,236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.91/9,964.91 = 4,236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.91x = 9,964.91 × 4,236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.91x = 42,219,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,219,231.04/7,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.80

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