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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.31, 9,994.39 and 3,930.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.31, 9,994.39 and 3,930.31 is: 5,423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.31 : 9,994.39 = 3,930.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.31/9,994.39 = 3,930.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.31x = 9,994.39 × 3,930.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.31x = 39,281,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,281,085.77/7,242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.83

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