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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.42, 7,588.63 and 4,925.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.42, 7,588.63 and 4,925.19 is: 7,339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.42 : 7,588.63 = 4,925.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.42/7,588.63 = 4,925.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.42x = 7,588.63 × 4,925.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.42x = 37,375,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375,444.59/5,092.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,339.43

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