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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.14, 9,970.77 and 4,430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.14, 9,970.77 and 4,430.64 is: 6,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.14 : 9,970.77 = 4,430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.14/9,970.77 = 4,430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.14x = 9,970.77 × 4,430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.14x = 44,176,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176,892.39/7,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,114.33

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