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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.32, 9,995.77 and 3,931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.32, 9,995.77 and 3,931.32 is: 5,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.32 : 9,995.77 = 3,931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.32/9,995.77 = 3,931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.32x = 9,995.77 × 3,931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.32x = 39,296,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,296,570.52/7,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,425.22

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