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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.44, 10,926.72 and 3,391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.44, 10,926.72 and 3,391.64 is: 5,087.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.44 : 10,926.72 = 3,391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.44/10,926.72 = 3,391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.44x = 10,926.72 × 3,391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.44x = 37,059,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059,500.62/7,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.49

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