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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.76, 9,965.95 and 4,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.76, 9,965.95 and 4,237.04 is: 5,847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.76 : 9,965.95 = 4,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.76/9,965.95 = 4,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.76x = 9,965.95 × 4,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.76x = 42,226,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,226,128.79/7,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.07

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