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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.20, 9,922.48 and 4,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.20, 9,922.48 and 4,045.20 is: 5,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.20 : 9,922.48 = 4,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.20/9,922.48 = 4,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.20x = 9,922.48 × 4,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.20x = 40,138,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138,416.10/7,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.15

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