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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,068.16, 9,753.92 and 3,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,068.16, 9,753.92 and 3,924.32 is: 5,415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,068.16 : 9,753.92 = 3,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,068.16/9,753.92 = 3,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,068.16x = 9,753.92 × 3,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,068.16x = 38,277,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277,503.33/7,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,415.48

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