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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.73, 9,966.17 and 4,570.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.73, 9,966.17 and 4,570.58 is: 6,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.73 : 9,966.17 = 4,570.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.73/9,966.17 = 4,570.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.73x = 9,966.17 × 4,570.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.73x = 45,551,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551,104.59/7,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,304.02

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