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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.88, 10,942.08 and 3,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.88, 10,942.08 and 3,393.28 is: 5,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.88 : 10,942.08 = 3,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.88/10,942.08 = 3,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.88x = 10,942.08 × 3,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.88x = 37,129,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,129,541.22/7,290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,092.60

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