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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.08, 10,932.96 and 2,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.08, 10,932.96 and 2,672 is: 4,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.08 : 10,932.96 = 2,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.08/10,932.96 = 2,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.08x = 10,932.96 × 2,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.08x = 29,212,869.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212,869.12/7,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.21

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