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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.80, 10,903.20 and 7,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.80, 10,903.20 and 7,225.60 is: 10,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.80 : 10,903.20 = 7,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.80/10,903.20 = 7,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.80x = 10,903.20 × 7,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.80x = 78,782,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,782,161.92/7,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.40

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