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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.63, 9,993.44 and 3,929.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.63, 9,993.44 and 3,929.63 is: 5,422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.63 : 9,993.44 = 3,929.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.63/9,993.44 = 3,929.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.63x = 9,993.44 × 3,929.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.63x = 39,270,481.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270,481.48/7,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.88

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