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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.14, 9,941.40 and 4,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.14, 9,941.40 and 4,017.29 is: 5,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.14 : 9,941.40 = 4,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.14/9,941.40 = 4,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.14x = 9,941.40 × 4,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.14x = 39,937,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937,437.10/7,204.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.68

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