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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.76, 10,853.96 and 3,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.76, 10,853.96 and 3,341.92 is: 5,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.76 : 10,853.96 = 3,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.76/10,853.96 = 3,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.76x = 10,853.96 × 3,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.76x = 36,273,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,273,066.00/7,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.72

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