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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.68, 9,936.38 and 4,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.68, 9,936.38 and 4,367.20 is: 6,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.68 : 9,936.38 = 4,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.68/9,936.38 = 4,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.68x = 9,936.38 × 4,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.68x = 43,394,158.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394,158.74/7,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.23

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