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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.38, 10,923.56 and 2,088.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.38, 10,923.56 and 2,088.25 is: 3,132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.38 : 10,923.56 = 2,088.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.38/10,923.56 = 2,088.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.38x = 10,923.56 × 2,088.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.38x = 22,811,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811,124.17/7,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.37

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