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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,184.28, 10,773.42 and 3,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,184.28, 10,773.42 and 3,026.16 is: 4,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,184.28 : 10,773.42 = 3,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,184.28/10,773.42 = 3,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,184.28x = 10,773.42 × 3,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,184.28x = 32,602,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,602,092.67/7,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.98

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