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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,288.62, 10,932.32 and 2,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,288.62, 10,932.32 and 2,094.50 is: 3,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,288.62 : 10,932.32 = 2,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,288.62/10,932.32 = 2,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,288.62x = 10,932.32 × 2,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,288.62x = 22,897,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,897,744.24/7,288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.57

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