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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.42, 9,966.82 and 4,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.42, 9,966.82 and 4,035.76 is: 5,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.42 : 9,966.82 = 4,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.42/9,966.82 = 4,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.42x = 9,966.82 × 4,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.42x = 40,223,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,223,722.11/7,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.28

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