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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.68, 9,971.46 and 4,081.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.68, 9,971.46 and 4,081.80 is: 5,632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.68 : 9,971.46 = 4,081.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.68/9,971.46 = 4,081.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.68x = 9,971.46 × 4,081.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.68x = 40,701,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,701,505.43/7,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.90

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