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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.96, 7,443.72 and 4,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.96, 7,443.72 and 4,092.72 is: 6,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.96 : 7,443.72 = 4,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.96/7,443.72 = 4,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.96x = 7,443.72 × 4,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.96x = 30,465,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465,061.72/4,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,131.07

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