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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.31, 10,923.72 and 3,816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.31, 10,923.72 and 3,816.75 is: 5,726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.31 : 10,923.72 = 3,816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.31/10,923.72 = 3,816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.31x = 10,923.72 × 3,816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.31x = 41,693,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,693,108.31/7,280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.83

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