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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.11, 9,964.35 and 5,333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.11, 9,964.35 and 5,333.67 is: 7,359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.11 : 9,964.35 = 5,333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.11/9,964.35 = 5,333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.11x = 9,964.35 × 5,333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.11x = 53,146,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,146,554.66/7,221.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.89

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