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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.40, 10,853.10 and 3,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.40, 10,853.10 and 3,347.40 is: 5,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.40 : 10,853.10 = 3,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.40/10,853.10 = 3,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.40x = 10,853.10 × 3,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.40x = 36,329,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329,666.94/7,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.10

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