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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.21, 9,969.87 and 4,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.21, 9,969.87 and 4,037.52 is: 5,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.21 : 9,969.87 = 4,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.21/9,969.87 = 4,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.21x = 9,969.87 × 4,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.21x = 40,253,549.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253,549.52/7,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.03

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