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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.18, 10,905.37 and 2,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.18, 10,905.37 and 2,828.12 is: 4,242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.18 : 10,905.37 = 2,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.18/10,905.37 = 2,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.18x = 10,905.37 × 2,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.18x = 30,841,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,841,633.41/7,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.21

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