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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.29, 10,790.24 and 3,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.29, 10,790.24 and 3,494.25 is: 5,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.29 : 10,790.24 = 3,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.29/10,790.24 = 3,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.29x = 10,790.24 × 3,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.29x = 37,703,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703,778.65/7,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.44

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