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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.28, 10,605.60 and 2,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.28, 10,605.60 and 2,392.26 is: 3,586.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.28 : 10,605.60 = 2,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.28/10,605.60 = 2,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.28x = 10,605.60 × 2,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.28x = 25,371,352.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,371,352.66/7,073.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.93

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