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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287, 10,932.33 and 2,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287, 10,932.33 and 2,092.89 is: 3,139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287 : 10,932.33 = 2,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287/10,932.33 = 2,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287x = 10,932.33 × 2,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287x = 22,880,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880,164.13/7,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.86

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