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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.88, 10,892.24 and 3,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.88, 10,892.24 and 3,979.52 is: 5,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.88 : 10,892.24 = 3,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.88/10,892.24 = 3,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.88x = 10,892.24 × 3,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.88x = 43,345,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,345,886.92/7,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,966.50

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