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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.73, 9,966.65 and 4,388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.73, 9,966.65 and 4,388.45 is: 6,056.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.73 : 9,966.65 = 4,388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.73/9,966.65 = 4,388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.73x = 9,966.65 × 4,388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.73x = 43,738,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,145.19/7,221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,056.46

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