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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.62, 9,968.55 and 4,568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.62, 9,968.55 and 4,568.22 is: 6,304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.62 : 9,968.55 = 4,568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.62/9,968.55 = 4,568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.62x = 9,968.55 × 4,568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.62x = 45,538,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,538,529.48/7,222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,304.99

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