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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.28, 10,930.92 and 2,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.28, 10,930.92 and 2,905.72 is: 4,358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.28 : 10,930.92 = 2,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.28/10,930.92 = 2,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.28x = 10,930.92 × 2,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.28x = 31,762,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762,192.86/7,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.58

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