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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.70, 9,968.72 and 3,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.70, 9,968.72 and 3,911.70 is: 5,398.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.70 : 9,968.72 = 3,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.70/9,968.72 = 3,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.70x = 9,968.72 × 3,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.70x = 38,994,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994,642.02/7,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,398.15

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