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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.76, 10,047.42 and 6,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.76, 10,047.42 and 6,800.28 is: 9,368.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.76 : 10,047.42 = 6,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.76/10,047.42 = 6,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.76x = 10,047.42 × 6,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.76x = 68,325,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,325,269.28/7,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.92

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