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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.68, 9,966.64 and 4,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.68, 9,966.64 and 4,035.72 is: 5,568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.68 : 9,966.64 = 4,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.68/9,966.64 = 4,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.68x = 9,966.64 × 4,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.68x = 40,222,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,222,568.38/7,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.93

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