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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.61, 10,852.20 and 3,285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.61, 10,852.20 and 3,285.65 is: 4,927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.61 : 10,852.20 = 3,285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.61/10,852.20 = 3,285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.61x = 10,852.20 × 3,285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.61x = 35,656,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,656,476.67/7,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,927.92

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