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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.39, 10,879.71 and 3,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.39, 10,879.71 and 3,092.41 is: 4,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.39 : 10,879.71 = 3,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.39/10,879.71 = 3,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.39x = 10,879.71 × 3,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.39x = 33,644,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644,524.00/7,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.09

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