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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,193.60, 9,926.90 and 4,049.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,193.60, 9,926.90 and 4,049.18 is: 5,587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,193.60 : 9,926.90 = 4,049.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,193.60/9,926.90 = 4,049.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,193.60x = 9,926.90 × 4,049.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,193.60x = 40,195,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,804.94/7,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,587.72

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