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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.36, 9,943.80 and 4,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.36, 9,943.80 and 4,019.12 is: 5,546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.36 : 9,943.80 = 4,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.36/9,943.80 = 4,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.36x = 9,943.80 × 4,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.36x = 39,965,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965,325.46/7,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.61

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