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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.84, 10,937.50 and 4,370.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.84, 10,937.50 and 4,370.24 is: 6,557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.84 : 10,937.50 = 4,370.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.84/10,937.50 = 4,370.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.84x = 10,937.50 × 4,370.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.84x = 47,799,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,799,500/7,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.00

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