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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.62, 7,948.59 and 3,192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.62, 7,948.59 and 3,192.39 is: 4,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.62 : 7,948.59 = 3,192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.62/7,948.59 = 3,192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.62x = 7,948.59 × 3,192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.62x = 25,374,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,374,999.23/5,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.08

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