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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.74, 10,928.85 and 4,168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.74, 10,928.85 and 4,168.06 is: 6,246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.74 : 10,928.85 = 4,168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.74/10,928.85 = 4,168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.74x = 10,928.85 × 4,168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.74x = 45,552,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552,102.53/7,292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,246.23

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