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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.46, 10,879.44 and 3,092.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.46, 10,879.44 and 3,092.90 is: 4,639.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.46 : 10,879.44 = 3,092.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.46/10,879.44 = 3,092.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.46x = 10,879.44 × 3,092.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.46x = 33,649,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649,047.17/7,252.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.68

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