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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.18, 9,978.98 and 4,863.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.18, 9,978.98 and 4,863.22 is: 6,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.18 : 9,978.98 = 4,863.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.18/9,978.98 = 4,863.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.18x = 9,978.98 × 4,863.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.18x = 48,529,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529,950.80/7,225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.78

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