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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.83, 9,942.78 and 4,018.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.83, 9,942.78 and 4,018.04 is: 5,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.83 : 9,942.78 = 4,018.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.83/9,942.78 = 4,018.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.83x = 9,942.78 × 4,018.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.83x = 39,950,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950,487.75/7,204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,544.96

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