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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.55, 10,882.92 and 3,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.55, 10,882.92 and 3,092.12 is: 4,639.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.55 : 10,882.92 = 3,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.55/10,882.92 = 3,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.55x = 10,882.92 × 3,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.55x = 33,651,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,651,224.72/7,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.92

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