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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.76, 10,844.28 and 3,534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.76, 10,844.28 and 3,534.16 is: 5,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.76 : 10,844.28 = 3,534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.76/10,844.28 = 3,534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.76x = 10,844.28 × 3,534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.76x = 38,325,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,325,420.60/7,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,299.60

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