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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,286.72, 10,930.08 and 3,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,286.72, 10,930.08 and 3,389 is: 5,083.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,286.72 : 10,930.08 = 3,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,286.72/10,930.08 = 3,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,286.72x = 10,930.08 × 3,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,286.72x = 37,042,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,042,041.12/7,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.50

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