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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.53, 9,940.51 and 4,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.53, 9,940.51 and 4,059.92 is: 5,602.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.53 : 9,940.51 = 4,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.53/9,940.51 = 4,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.53x = 9,940.51 × 4,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.53x = 40,357,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,357,675.36/7,203.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.49

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