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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.13, 10,922.58 and 2,605.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.13, 10,922.58 and 2,605.59 is: 3,908.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.13 : 10,922.58 = 2,605.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.13/10,922.58 = 2,605.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.13x = 10,922.58 × 2,605.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.13x = 28,459,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,459,765.22/7,282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.17

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