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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.08, 10,726.28 and 3,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.08, 10,726.28 and 3,255.68 is: 4,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.08 : 10,726.28 = 3,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.08/10,726.28 = 3,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.08x = 10,726.28 × 3,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.08x = 34,921,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,921,335.27/7,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,882.68

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