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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.68, 10,932.88 and 2,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.68, 10,932.88 and 2,357.22 is: 3,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.68 : 10,932.88 = 2,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.68/10,932.88 = 2,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.68x = 10,932.88 × 2,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.68x = 25,771,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,203.39/7,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.27

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