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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,029.42, 9,692.67 and 4,792.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,029.42, 9,692.67 and 4,792.62 is: 6,608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029.42 : 9,692.67 = 4,792.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029.42/9,692.67 = 4,792.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029.42x = 9,692.67 × 4,792.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029.42x = 46,453,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453,284.10/7,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,608.41

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