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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.88, 9,927.50 and 4,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.88, 9,927.50 and 4,007.14 is: 5,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.88 : 9,927.50 = 4,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.88/9,927.50 = 4,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.88x = 9,927.50 × 4,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.88x = 39,780,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,780,837.50/7,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,529.82

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