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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.94, 9,969.31 and 4,392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.94, 9,969.31 and 4,392.43 is: 6,060.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.94 : 9,969.31 = 4,392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.94/9,969.31 = 4,392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.94x = 9,969.31 × 4,392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.94x = 43,789,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,789,476.89/7,225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.04

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