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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.13, 10,924.52 and 3,124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.13, 10,924.52 and 3,124.25 is: 4,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.13 : 10,924.52 = 3,124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.13/10,924.52 = 3,124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.13x = 10,924.52 × 3,124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.13x = 34,130,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,130,861.37/7,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,682.43

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