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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.44, 9,969.40 and 4,081.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.44, 9,969.40 and 4,081.04 is: 5,630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.44 : 9,969.40 = 4,081.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.44/9,969.40 = 4,081.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.44x = 9,969.40 × 4,081.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.44x = 40,685,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,685,520.18/7,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.87

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