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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.16, 10,853.46 and 3,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.16, 10,853.46 and 3,339.96 is: 5,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.16 : 10,853.46 = 3,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.16/10,853.46 = 3,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.16x = 10,853.46 × 3,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.16x = 36,250,122.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,250,122.26/7,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.27

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