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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.72, 10,904.96 and 3,375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.72, 10,904.96 and 3,375.92 is: 5,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.72 : 10,904.96 = 3,375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.72/10,904.96 = 3,375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.72x = 10,904.96 × 3,375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.72x = 36,814,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814,272.56/7,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.75

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