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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.44, 10,926.24 and 2,091.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.44, 10,926.24 and 2,091.52 is: 3,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.44 : 10,926.24 = 2,091.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.44/10,926.24 = 2,091.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.44x = 10,926.24 × 2,091.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.44x = 22,852,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852,449.48/7,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.73

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