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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.07, 9,971.75 and 4,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.07, 9,971.75 and 4,393.34 is: 6,063.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.07 : 9,971.75 = 4,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.07/9,971.75 = 4,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.07x = 9,971.75 × 4,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.07x = 43,809,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,809,216.32/7,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.50

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