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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.78, 9,931.62 and 4,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.78, 9,931.62 and 4,363.22 is: 6,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.78 : 9,931.62 = 4,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.78/9,931.62 = 4,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.78x = 9,931.62 × 4,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.78x = 43,333,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,333,843.02/7,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.28

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