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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.04, 9,996.82 and 3,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.04, 9,996.82 and 3,932.04 is: 5,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.04 : 9,996.82 = 3,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.04/9,996.82 = 3,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.04x = 9,996.82 × 3,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.04x = 39,307,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,307,896.11/7,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.24

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