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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.20, 10,922.76 and 3,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.20, 10,922.76 and 3,175.20 is: 4,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.20 : 10,922.76 = 3,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.20/10,922.76 = 3,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.20x = 10,922.76 × 3,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.20x = 34,681,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681,947.55/7,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.53

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