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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.28, 10,926.72 and 3,396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.28, 10,926.72 and 3,396.96 is: 5,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.28 : 10,926.72 = 3,396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.28/10,926.72 = 3,396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.28x = 10,926.72 × 3,396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.28x = 37,117,630.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,117,630.77/7,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.08

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