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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.32, 10,884.72 and 5,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.32, 10,884.72 and 5,795.28 is: 8,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.32 : 10,884.72 = 5,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.32/10,884.72 = 5,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.32x = 10,884.72 × 5,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.32x = 63,080,000.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,080,000.12/7,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.32

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