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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.28, 10,897.29 and 4,492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.28, 10,897.29 and 4,492.38 is: 6,738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.28 : 10,897.29 = 4,492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.28/10,897.29 = 4,492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.28x = 10,897.29 × 4,492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.28x = 48,954,767.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,954,767.65/7,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.18

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