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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.52, 9,997.40 and 3,932.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.52, 9,997.40 and 3,932.52 is: 5,426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.52 : 9,997.40 = 3,932.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.52/9,997.40 = 3,932.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.52x = 9,997.40 × 3,932.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.52x = 39,314,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314,975.45/7,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.86

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