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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.29, 9,966.63 and 4,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.29, 9,966.63 and 4,035.63 is: 5,569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.29 : 9,966.63 = 4,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.29/9,966.63 = 4,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.29x = 9,966.63 × 4,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.29x = 40,221,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,683.54/7,222.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.11

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