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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.69, 9,941.88 and 4,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.69, 9,941.88 and 4,371.18 is: 6,032.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.69 : 9,941.88 = 4,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.69/9,941.88 = 4,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.69x = 9,941.88 × 4,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.69x = 43,457,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,457,747.02/7,203.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.71

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