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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.04, 9,992.60 and 3,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.04, 9,992.60 and 3,929.04 is: 5,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.04 : 9,992.60 = 3,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.04/9,992.60 = 3,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.04x = 9,992.60 × 3,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.04x = 39,261,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,325.10/7,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,422.06

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