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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.84, 9,971.67 and 4,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.84, 9,971.67 and 4,082.04 is: 5,633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.84 : 9,971.67 = 4,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.84/9,971.67 = 4,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.84x = 9,971.67 × 4,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.84x = 40,704,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,704,755.81/7,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.22

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