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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.84, 10,920.44 and 3,782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.84, 10,920.44 and 3,782.13 is: 5,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.84 : 10,920.44 = 3,782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.84/10,920.44 = 3,782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.84x = 10,920.44 × 3,782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.84x = 41,302,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,302,523.74/7,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.77

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