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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.48, 9,787.61 and 4,108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.48, 9,787.61 and 4,108.46 is: 5,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.48 : 9,787.61 = 4,108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.48/9,787.61 = 4,108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.48x = 9,787.61 × 4,108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.48x = 40,212,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212,004.18/7,092.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.67

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