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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.62, 9,968.80 and 4,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.62, 9,968.80 and 4,080.28 is: 5,630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.62 : 9,968.80 = 4,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.62/9,968.80 = 4,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.62x = 9,968.80 × 4,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.62x = 40,675,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675,495.26/7,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.90

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