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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.15, 9,792.71 and 3,952.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.15, 9,792.71 and 3,952.33 is: 5,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.15 : 9,792.71 = 3,952.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.15/9,792.71 = 3,952.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.15x = 9,792.71 × 3,952.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.15x = 38,704,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,704,021.51/7,096.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.23

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