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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.60, 10,906.80 and 4,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.60, 10,906.80 and 4,369.60 is: 6,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.60 : 10,906.80 = 4,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.60/10,906.80 = 4,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.60x = 10,906.80 × 4,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.60x = 47,658,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,658,353.28/7,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.45

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