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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.08, 9,924 and 4,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.08, 9,924 and 4,048.08 is: 5,585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.08 : 9,924 = 4,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.08/9,924 = 4,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.08x = 9,924 × 4,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.08x = 40,173,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173,145.92/7,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,585.75

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