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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.66, 10,910.56 and 2,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.66, 10,910.56 and 2,592.92 is: 3,889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.66 : 10,910.56 = 2,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.66/10,910.56 = 2,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.66x = 10,910.56 × 2,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.66x = 28,290,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,290,209.24/7,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.94

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