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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.13, 9,941.69 and 3,892.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.13, 9,941.69 and 3,892.13 is: 5,371.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.13 : 9,941.69 = 3,892.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.13/9,941.69 = 3,892.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.13x = 9,941.69 × 3,892.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.13x = 38,694,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694,309.92/7,204.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.13

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