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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.88, 9,930.26 and 4,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.88, 9,930.26 and 4,009.15 is: 5,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.88 : 9,930.26 = 4,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.88/9,930.26 = 4,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.88x = 9,930.26 × 4,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.88x = 39,811,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,811,832.18/7,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.59

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