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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.52, 10,926.47 and 3,125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.52, 10,926.47 and 3,125.06 is: 4,686.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.52 : 10,926.47 = 3,125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.52/10,926.47 = 3,125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.52x = 10,926.47 × 3,125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.52x = 34,145,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145,868.49/7,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.81

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