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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.32, 10,925.64 and 3,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.32, 10,925.64 and 3,391.44 is: 5,088.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.32 : 10,925.64 = 3,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.32/10,925.64 = 3,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.32x = 10,925.64 × 3,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.32x = 37,053,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053,652.52/7,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,088.17

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