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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.69, 10,928.47 and 2,355.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.69, 10,928.47 and 2,355.22 is: 3,532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.69 : 10,928.47 = 2,355.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.69/10,928.47 = 2,355.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.69x = 10,928.47 × 2,355.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.69x = 25,738,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738,951.11/7,285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.81

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