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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.33, 9,942.09 and 4,017.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.33, 9,942.09 and 4,017.54 is: 5,544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.33 : 9,942.09 = 4,017.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.33/9,942.09 = 4,017.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.33x = 9,942.09 × 4,017.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.33x = 39,942,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,942,744.26/7,204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.27

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