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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.38, 9,970.56 and 4,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.38, 9,970.56 and 4,081.50 is: 5,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.38 : 9,970.56 = 4,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.38/9,970.56 = 4,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.38x = 9,970.56 × 4,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.38x = 40,694,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694,840.64/7,225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.21

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