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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.09, 10,774.55 and 3,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.09, 10,774.55 and 3,236.14 is: 4,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.09 : 10,774.55 = 3,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.09/10,774.55 = 3,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.09x = 10,774.55 × 3,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.09x = 34,867,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867,952.24/7,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.12

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