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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.98, 10,242.72 and 7,220.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.98, 10,242.72 and 7,220.07 is: 9,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.98 : 10,242.72 = 7,220.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.98/10,242.72 = 7,220.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.98x = 10,242.72 × 7,220.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.98x = 73,953,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,953,155.39/7,419.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.76

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