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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.08, 9,944.37 and 4,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.08, 9,944.37 and 4,019.38 is: 5,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.08 : 9,944.37 = 4,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.08/9,944.37 = 4,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.08x = 9,944.37 × 4,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.08x = 39,970,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,970,201.89/7,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,546.73

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