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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.68, 10,944.60 and 3,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.68, 10,944.60 and 3,833.20 is: 5,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.68 : 10,944.60 = 3,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.68/10,944.60 = 3,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.68x = 10,944.60 × 3,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.68x = 41,952,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,840.72/7,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,750.37

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