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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.89, 10,852.19 and 3,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.89, 10,852.19 and 3,285.43 is: 4,928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.89 : 10,852.19 = 3,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.89/10,852.19 = 3,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.89x = 10,852.19 × 3,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.89x = 35,654,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,091.67/7,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,928.76

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