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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.52, 9,692.97 and 4,372.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.52, 9,692.97 and 4,372.79 is: 6,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.52 : 9,692.97 = 4,372.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.52/9,692.97 = 4,372.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.52x = 9,692.97 × 4,372.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.52x = 42,385,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,257.42/7,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.90

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