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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.20, 10,923.42 and 3,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.20, 10,923.42 and 3,992.60 is: 5,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.20 : 10,923.42 = 3,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.20/10,923.42 = 3,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.20x = 10,923.42 × 3,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.20x = 43,612,846.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612,846.69/7,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989.79

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