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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.06, 9,963.98 and 4,386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.06, 9,963.98 and 4,386.94 is: 6,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.06 : 9,963.98 = 4,386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.06/9,963.98 = 4,386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.06x = 9,963.98 × 4,386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.06x = 43,711,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,711,368.48/7,221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.32

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