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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,200.94, 9,933.51 and 4,958.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,200.94, 9,933.51 and 4,958.93 is: 6,840.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,200.94 : 9,933.51 = 4,958.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,200.94/9,933.51 = 4,958.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,200.94x = 9,933.51 × 4,958.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,200.94x = 49,259,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259,555.95/7,200.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.71

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