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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.65, 9,967.29 and 4,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.65, 9,967.29 and 4,238.49 is: 5,849.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.65 : 9,967.29 = 4,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.65/9,967.29 = 4,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.65x = 9,967.29 × 4,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.65x = 42,246,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246,258.99/7,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.14

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