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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.72, 10,925.70 and 2,351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.72, 10,925.70 and 2,351.44 is: 3,527.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.72 : 10,925.70 = 2,351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.72/10,925.70 = 2,351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.72x = 10,925.70 × 2,351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.72x = 25,691,128.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691,128.01/7,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.68

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