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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.26, 9,943.24 and 3,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.26, 9,943.24 and 3,893.26 is: 5,372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.26 : 9,943.24 = 3,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.26/9,943.24 = 3,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.26x = 9,943.24 × 3,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.26x = 38,711,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,711,618.56/7,205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.69

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