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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.28, 10,874.16 and 3,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.28, 10,874.16 and 3,092.64 is: 4,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.28 : 10,874.16 = 3,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.28/10,874.16 = 3,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.28x = 10,874.16 × 3,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.28x = 33,629,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,629,862.18/7,250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.42

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