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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.92, 9,969.90 and 4,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.92, 9,969.90 and 4,080.50 is: 5,630.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.92 : 9,969.90 = 4,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.92/9,969.90 = 4,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.92x = 9,969.90 × 4,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.92x = 40,682,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,682,176.95/7,224.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.81

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