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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,096.58, 9,792.38 and 4,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,096.58, 9,792.38 and 4,263.53 is: 5,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,096.58 : 9,792.38 = 4,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,096.58/9,792.38 = 4,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,096.58x = 9,792.38 × 4,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,096.58x = 41,750,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750,084.58/7,096.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.13

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