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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.24, 10,923.75 and 2,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.24, 10,923.75 and 2,087.52 is: 3,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.24 : 10,923.75 = 2,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.24/10,923.75 = 2,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.24x = 10,923.75 × 2,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.24x = 22,803,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,546.60/7,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.82

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