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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.80, 10,992 and 3,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.80, 10,992 and 3,435.20 is: 5,149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.80 : 10,992 = 3,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.80/10,992 = 3,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.80x = 10,992 × 3,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.80x = 37,759,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,759,718.40/7,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,149.43

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