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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.57, 9,939.51 and 4,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.57, 9,939.51 and 4,015.82 is: 5,541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.57 : 9,939.51 = 4,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.57/9,939.51 = 4,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.57x = 9,939.51 × 4,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.57x = 39,915,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,915,307.90/7,202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.82

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