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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.28, 10,927.40 and 2,352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.28, 10,927.40 and 2,352.73 is: 3,529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.28 : 10,927.40 = 2,352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.28/10,927.40 = 2,352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.28x = 10,927.40 × 2,352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.28x = 25,709,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,709,182.72/7,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.41

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