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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.74, 10,853.46 and 3,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.74, 10,853.46 and 3,286.28 is: 4,930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.74 : 10,853.46 = 3,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.74/10,853.46 = 3,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.74x = 10,853.46 × 3,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.74x = 35,667,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667,454.26/7,234.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.03

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