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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.24, 10,931.25 and 2,092.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.24, 10,931.25 and 2,092.52 is: 3,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.24 : 10,931.25 = 2,092.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.24/10,931.25 = 2,092.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.24x = 10,931.25 × 2,092.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.24x = 22,873,859.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,873,859.25/7,286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.32

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