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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.92, 8,319.60 and 3,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.92, 8,319.60 and 3,792 is: 5,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.92 : 8,319.60 = 3,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.92/8,319.60 = 3,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.92x = 8,319.60 × 3,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.92x = 31,547,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,547,923.20/6,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.16

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