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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.60, 9,964.80 and 4,034.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.60, 9,964.80 and 4,034.76 is: 5,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.60 : 9,964.80 = 4,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.60/9,964.80 = 4,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.60x = 9,964.80 × 4,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.60x = 40,205,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,205,576.45/7,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,567.41

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