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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.04, 9,966.51 and 4,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.04, 9,966.51 and 4,389.84 is: 6,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.04 : 9,966.51 = 4,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.04/9,966.51 = 4,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.04x = 9,966.51 × 4,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.04x = 43,751,384.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751,384.26/7,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.20

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