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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.85, 9,966.62 and 4,236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.85, 9,966.62 and 4,236.59 is: 5,846.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.85 : 9,966.62 = 4,236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.85/9,966.62 = 4,236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.85x = 9,966.62 × 4,236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.85x = 42,224,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,224,486.36/7,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.77

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