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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.76, 9,968.94 and 4,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.76, 9,968.94 and 4,080.24 is: 5,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.76 : 9,968.94 = 4,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.76/9,968.94 = 4,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.76x = 9,968.94 × 4,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.76x = 40,675,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675,667.75/7,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.82

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