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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.91, 9,942.93 and 4,018.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.91, 9,942.93 and 4,018.70 is: 5,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.91 : 9,942.93 = 4,018.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.91/9,942.93 = 4,018.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.91x = 9,942.93 × 4,018.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.91x = 39,957,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957,677.65/7,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,545.90

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