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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,182.92, 10,774.78 and 3,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,182.92, 10,774.78 and 3,290.06 is: 4,935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,182.92 : 10,774.78 = 3,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,182.92/10,774.78 = 3,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,182.92x = 10,774.78 × 3,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,182.92x = 35,449,672.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449,672.69/7,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,935.27

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