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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.13, 9,966.54 and 3,910.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.13, 9,966.54 and 3,910.13 is: 5,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.13 : 9,966.54 = 3,910.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.13/9,966.54 = 3,910.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.13x = 9,966.54 × 3,910.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.13x = 38,970,467.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,970,467.05/7,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.98

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