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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.46, 10,905.36 and 2,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.46, 10,905.36 and 2,886.94 is: 4,329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.46 : 10,905.36 = 2,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.46/10,905.36 = 2,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.46x = 10,905.36 × 2,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.46x = 31,483,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483,120.00/7,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.09

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