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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.69, 9,970.88 and 4,081.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.69, 9,970.88 and 4,081.08 is: 5,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.69 : 9,970.88 = 4,081.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.69/9,970.88 = 4,081.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.69x = 9,970.88 × 4,081.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.69x = 40,691,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,958.95/7,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.35

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