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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.96, 9,933.04 and 4,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.96, 9,933.04 and 4,011.26 is: 5,535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.96 : 9,933.04 = 4,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.96/9,933.04 = 4,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.96x = 9,933.04 × 4,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.96x = 39,843,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,843,961.38/7,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.45

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