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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.34, 10,855.37 and 3,286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.34, 10,855.37 and 3,286.14 is: 4,930.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.34 : 10,855.37 = 3,286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.34/10,855.37 = 3,286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.34x = 10,855.37 × 3,286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.34x = 35,672,214.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,672,214.59/7,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.27

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