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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.57, 9,969.10 and 4,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.57, 9,969.10 and 4,080.76 is: 5,630.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.57 : 9,969.10 = 4,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.57/9,969.10 = 4,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.57x = 9,969.10 × 4,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.57x = 40,681,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,681,504.52/7,224.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.99

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