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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.27, 10,806.12 and 3,503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.27, 10,806.12 and 3,503.25 is: 5,251.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.27 : 10,806.12 = 3,503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.27/10,806.12 = 3,503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.27x = 10,806.12 × 3,503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.27x = 37,856,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856,539.89/7,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.09

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