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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.04, 9,966.78 and 4,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.04, 9,966.78 and 4,035.60 is: 5,568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.04 : 9,966.78 = 4,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.04/9,966.78 = 4,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.04x = 9,966.78 × 4,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.04x = 40,221,937.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,937.37/7,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,568.56

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