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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.26, 10,851.34 and 3,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.26, 10,851.34 and 3,335.96 is: 5,005.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.26 : 10,851.34 = 3,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.26/10,851.34 = 3,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.26x = 10,851.34 × 3,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.26x = 36,199,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,199,636.19/7,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.99

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