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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.32, 9,926.68 and 4,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.32, 9,926.68 and 4,049.52 is: 5,588.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.32 : 9,926.68 = 4,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.32/9,926.68 = 4,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.32x = 9,926.68 × 4,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.32x = 40,198,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,198,289.19/7,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.28

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