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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.69, 10,846.65 and 3,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.69, 10,846.65 and 3,332.89 is: 4,995.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.69 : 10,846.65 = 3,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.69/10,846.65 = 3,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.69x = 10,846.65 × 3,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.69x = 36,150,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,150,691.32/7,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.47

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