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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.76, 10,852.46 and 3,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.76, 10,852.46 and 3,340.92 is: 5,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.76 : 10,852.46 = 3,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.76/10,852.46 = 3,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.76x = 10,852.46 × 3,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.76x = 36,257,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,257,200.66/7,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.22

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