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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.66, 9,932.74 and 4,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.66, 9,932.74 and 4,010.98 is: 5,535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.66 : 9,932.74 = 4,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.66/9,932.74 = 4,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.66x = 9,932.74 × 4,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.66x = 39,840,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840,021.49/7,197.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.14

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