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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.68, 10,917.92 and 2,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.68, 10,917.92 and 2,084.16 is: 3,125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.68 : 10,917.92 = 2,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.68/10,917.92 = 2,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.68x = 10,917.92 × 2,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.68x = 22,754,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,754,692.15/7,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.78

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