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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.28, 9,787.92 and 3,948.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.28, 9,787.92 and 3,948.70 is: 5,449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.28 : 9,787.92 = 3,948.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.28/9,787.92 = 3,948.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.28x = 9,787.92 × 3,948.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.28x = 38,649,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,649,559.70/7,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.53

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