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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,095.92, 9,792.60 and 3,952.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,095.92, 9,792.60 and 3,952.24 is: 5,454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095.92 : 9,792.60 = 3,952.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095.92/9,792.60 = 3,952.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095.92x = 9,792.60 × 3,952.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095.92x = 38,702,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,702,705.42/7,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.22

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