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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.26, 9,968.91 and 4,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.26, 9,968.91 and 4,570.52 is: 6,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.26 : 9,968.91 = 4,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.26/9,968.91 = 4,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.26x = 9,968.91 × 4,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.26x = 45,563,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563,102.53/7,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,308.70

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