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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.93, 9,966.09 and 4,035.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.93, 9,966.09 and 4,035.03 is: 5,568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.93 : 9,966.09 = 4,035.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.93/9,966.09 = 4,035.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.93x = 9,966.09 × 4,035.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.93x = 40,213,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213,451.96/7,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.24

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