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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,031.96, 9,681.90 and 6,192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,031.96, 9,681.90 and 6,192.08 is: 8,525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,031.96 : 9,681.90 = 6,192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,031.96/9,681.90 = 6,192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,031.96x = 9,681.90 × 6,192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,031.96x = 59,951,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,951,099.35/7,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.52

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