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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.28, 9,791.60 and 4,998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.28, 9,791.60 and 4,998.52 is: 6,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.28 : 9,791.60 = 4,998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.28/9,791.60 = 4,998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.28x = 9,791.60 × 4,998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.28x = 48,943,508.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,943,508.43/7,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.96

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