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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.24, 11,085.12 and 2,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.24, 11,085.12 and 2,772 is: 4,156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.24 : 11,085.12 = 2,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.24/11,085.12 = 2,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.24x = 11,085.12 × 2,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.24x = 30,727,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,952.64/7,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.79

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