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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.72, 7,624.72 and 3,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.72, 7,624.72 and 3,239.28 is: 4,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.72 : 7,624.72 = 3,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.72/7,624.72 = 3,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.72x = 7,624.72 × 3,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.72x = 24,698,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,698,603.00/5,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,849.79

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