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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.32, 9,943.34 and 3,893.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.32, 9,943.34 and 3,893.32 is: 5,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.32 : 9,943.34 = 3,893.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.32/9,943.34 = 3,893.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.32x = 9,943.34 × 3,893.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.32x = 38,712,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712,604.49/7,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.78

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