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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.76, 9,966.70 and 4,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.76, 9,966.70 and 4,078.34 is: 5,627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.76 : 9,966.70 = 4,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.76/9,966.70 = 4,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.76x = 9,966.70 × 4,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.76x = 40,647,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647,591.28/7,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.71

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