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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.33, 9,938.80 and 4,015.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.33, 9,938.80 and 4,015.52 is: 5,541.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.33 : 9,938.80 = 4,015.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.33/9,938.80 = 4,015.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.33x = 9,938.80 × 4,015.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.33x = 39,909,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,909,450.18/7,202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.19

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