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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287, 10,930.56 and 2,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287, 10,930.56 and 2,607.24 is: 3,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287 : 10,930.56 = 2,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287/10,930.56 = 2,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287x = 10,930.56 × 2,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287x = 28,498,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,498,593.25/7,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.88

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