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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.02, 9,967.99 and 4,036.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.02, 9,967.99 and 4,036.46 is: 5,570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.02 : 9,967.99 = 4,036.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.02/9,967.99 = 4,036.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.02x = 9,967.99 × 4,036.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.02x = 40,235,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235,392.92/7,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.44

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