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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.53, 10,926.23 and 2,898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.53, 10,926.23 and 2,898.81 is: 4,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.53 : 10,926.23 = 2,898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.53/10,926.23 = 2,898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.53x = 10,926.23 × 2,898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.53x = 31,673,050.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,673,050.29/7,282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.18

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