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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.76, 9,968.08 and 4,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.76, 9,968.08 and 4,079.34 is: 5,629.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.76 : 9,968.08 = 4,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.76/9,968.08 = 4,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.76x = 9,968.08 × 4,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.76x = 40,663,187.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663,187.47/7,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.09

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