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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.69, 10,924.27 and 3,817.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.69, 10,924.27 and 3,817.13 is: 5,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.69 : 10,924.27 = 3,817.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.69/10,924.27 = 3,817.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.69x = 10,924.27 × 3,817.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.69x = 41,699,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,699,294.58/7,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.39

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