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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.55, 9,969.73 and 4,037.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.55, 9,969.73 and 4,037.90 is: 5,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.55 : 9,969.73 = 4,037.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.55/9,969.73 = 4,037.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.55x = 9,969.73 × 4,037.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.55x = 40,256,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,256,712.82/7,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.21

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