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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.36, 9,788.94 and 4,259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.36, 9,788.94 and 4,259.86 is: 5,879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.36 : 9,788.94 = 4,259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.36/9,788.94 = 4,259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.36x = 9,788.94 × 4,259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.36x = 41,699,489.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699,489.48/7,092.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.49

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