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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,287.94, 10,932.98 and 2,844.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,287.94, 10,932.98 and 2,844.79 is: 4,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,287.94 : 10,932.98 = 2,844.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,287.94/10,932.98 = 2,844.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,287.94x = 10,932.98 × 2,844.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,287.94x = 31,101,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,101,990.62/7,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.60

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