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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.46, 10,926.12 and 5,742.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.46, 10,926.12 and 5,742.39 is: 8,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.46 : 10,926.12 = 5,742.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.46/10,926.12 = 5,742.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.46x = 10,926.12 × 5,742.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.46x = 62,742,042.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,742,042.23/7,292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,603.69

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