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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.64, 9,929.52 and 4,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.64, 9,929.52 and 4,008.62 is: 5,531.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.64 : 9,929.52 = 4,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.64/9,929.52 = 4,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.64x = 9,929.52 × 4,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.64x = 39,803,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803,697.29/7,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.64

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