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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.24, 7,005.52 and 3,192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.24, 7,005.52 and 3,192.16 is: 4,403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.24 : 7,005.52 = 3,192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.24/7,005.52 = 3,192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.24x = 7,005.52 × 3,192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.24x = 22,362,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,740.72/5,078.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.64

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