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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.29, 9,943.28 and 3,893.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.29, 9,943.28 and 3,893.29 is: 5,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.29 : 9,943.28 = 3,893.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.29/9,943.28 = 3,893.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.29x = 9,943.28 × 3,893.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.29x = 38,712,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712,072.59/7,205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.73

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