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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.26, 9,932.20 and 4,365.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.26, 9,932.20 and 4,365.18 is: 6,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.26 : 9,932.20 = 4,365.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.26/9,932.20 = 4,365.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.26x = 9,932.20 × 4,365.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.26x = 43,355,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,355,840.80/7,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,024.77

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