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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.20, 9,971.91 and 5,235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.20, 9,971.91 and 5,235.03 is: 7,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.20 : 9,971.91 = 5,235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.20/9,971.91 = 5,235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.20x = 9,971.91 × 5,235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.20x = 52,203,248.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,203,248.01/7,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,225.16

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