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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.53, 9,964.73 and 4,034.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.53, 9,964.73 and 4,034.43 is: 5,566.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.53 : 9,964.73 = 4,034.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.53/9,964.73 = 4,034.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.53x = 9,964.73 × 4,034.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.53x = 40,202,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,202,005.65/7,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.97

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