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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.44, 9,929.70 and 4,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.44, 9,929.70 and 4,051.56 is: 5,591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.44 : 9,929.70 = 4,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.44/9,929.70 = 4,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.44x = 9,929.70 × 4,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.44x = 40,230,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,230,775.33/7,195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.15

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