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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.04, 9,993.98 and 3,930.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.04, 9,993.98 and 3,930.04 is: 5,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.04 : 9,993.98 = 3,930.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.04/9,993.98 = 3,930.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.04x = 9,993.98 × 3,930.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.04x = 39,276,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,276,741.16/7,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.44

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