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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.60, 10,909.80 and 4,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.60, 10,909.80 and 4,371.60 is: 6,544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.60 : 10,909.80 = 4,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.60/10,909.80 = 4,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.60x = 10,909.80 × 4,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.60x = 47,693,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,693,281.68/7,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.44

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