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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.34, 9,966.69 and 4,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.34, 9,966.69 and 4,035.69 is: 5,569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.34 : 9,966.69 = 4,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.34/9,966.69 = 4,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.34x = 9,966.69 × 4,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.34x = 40,222,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,222,471.17/7,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.17

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