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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.36, 9,965.84 and 4,237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.36, 9,965.84 and 4,237.32 is: 5,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.36 : 9,965.84 = 4,237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.36/9,965.84 = 4,237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.36x = 9,965.84 × 4,237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.36x = 42,228,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,453.15/7,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.71

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