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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.29, 9,941.91 and 3,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.29, 9,941.91 and 3,892.29 is: 5,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.29 : 9,941.91 = 3,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.29/9,941.91 = 3,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.29x = 9,941.91 × 3,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.29x = 38,696,727.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696,727.70/7,204.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.35

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