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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.78, 9,943.97 and 4,019.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.78, 9,943.97 and 4,019.36 is: 5,546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.78 : 9,943.97 = 4,019.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.78/9,943.97 = 4,019.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.78x = 9,943.97 × 4,019.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.78x = 39,968,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,968,325.44/7,205.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.71

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