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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.48, 10,853.03 and 3,339.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.48, 10,853.03 and 3,339.87 is: 5,009.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.48 : 10,853.03 = 3,339.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.48/10,853.03 = 3,339.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.48x = 10,853.03 × 3,339.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.48x = 36,247,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,247,692.61/7,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.72

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