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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.20, 10,892.40 and 4,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.20, 10,892.40 and 4,141.60 is: 6,214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.20 : 10,892.40 = 4,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.20/10,892.40 = 4,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.20x = 10,892.40 × 4,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.20x = 45,111,963.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111,963.84/7,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.45

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