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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.80, 10,885.20 and 4,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.80, 10,885.20 and 4,292.20 is: 6,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.80 : 10,885.20 = 4,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.80/10,885.20 = 4,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.80x = 10,885.20 × 4,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.80x = 46,721,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,455.44/7,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,438.30

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