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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.66, 9,927.42 and 4,007.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.66, 9,927.42 and 4,007.17 is: 5,529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.66 : 9,927.42 = 4,007.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.66/9,927.42 = 4,007.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.66x = 9,927.42 × 4,007.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.66x = 39,780,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780,879.52/7,193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.99

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