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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.20, 9,966.78 and 4,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.20, 9,966.78 and 4,079.32 is: 5,628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.20 : 9,966.78 = 4,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.20/9,966.78 = 4,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.20x = 9,966.78 × 4,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.20x = 40,657,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,684.99/7,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,628.76

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