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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.26, 9,941.86 and 3,892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.26, 9,941.86 and 3,892.26 is: 5,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.26 : 9,941.86 = 3,892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.26/9,941.86 = 3,892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.26x = 9,941.86 × 3,892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.26x = 38,696,304.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696,304.00/7,204.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.31

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