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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.96, 9,919.92 and 4,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.96, 9,919.92 and 4,358.32 is: 6,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.96 : 9,919.92 = 4,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.96/9,919.92 = 4,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.96x = 9,919.92 × 4,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.96x = 43,234,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234,185.73/7,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.13

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