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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.67, 9,968.63 and 3,911.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.67, 9,968.63 and 3,911.67 is: 5,398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.67 : 9,968.63 = 3,911.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.67/9,968.63 = 3,911.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.67x = 9,968.63 × 3,911.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.67x = 38,993,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993,971.35/7,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.08

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