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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.34, 10,784.52 and 3,910.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.34, 10,784.52 and 3,910.26 is: 5,852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.34 : 10,784.52 = 3,910.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.34/10,784.52 = 3,910.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.34x = 10,784.52 × 3,910.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.34x = 42,170,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,277.18/7,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.64

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