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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.14, 10,932.52 and 2,608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.14, 10,932.52 and 2,608.88 is: 3,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.14 : 10,932.52 = 2,608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.14/10,932.52 = 2,608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.14x = 10,932.52 × 2,608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.14x = 28,521,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521,632.78/7,290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.36

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