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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.04, 9,934.08 and 4,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.04, 9,934.08 and 4,056 is: 5,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.04 : 9,934.08 = 4,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.04/9,934.08 = 4,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.04x = 9,934.08 × 4,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.04x = 40,292,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,292,628.48/7,199.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.94

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