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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.22, 10,209.48 and 4,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.22, 10,209.48 and 4,372.22 is: 6,034.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.22 : 10,209.48 = 4,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.22/10,209.48 = 4,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.22x = 10,209.48 × 4,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.22x = 44,638,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638,092.65/7,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.44

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