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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.25, 10,624.87 and 3,374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.25, 10,624.87 and 3,374.24 is: 5,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.25 : 10,624.87 = 3,374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.25/10,624.87 = 3,374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.25x = 10,624.87 × 3,374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.25x = 35,850,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,861.35/7,083.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,061.36

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