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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.28, 10,933.92 and 2,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.28, 10,933.92 and 2,907.72 is: 4,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.28 : 10,933.92 = 2,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.28/10,933.92 = 2,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.28x = 10,933.92 × 2,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.28x = 31,792,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,792,777.86/7,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.58

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