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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,201.74, 9,940.44 and 4,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,201.74, 9,940.44 and 4,369.98 is: 6,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,201.74 : 9,940.44 = 4,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,201.74/9,940.44 = 4,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,201.74x = 9,940.44 × 4,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,201.74x = 43,439,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439,523.99/7,201.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.81

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