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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.02, 10,854.96 and 3,341.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.02, 10,854.96 and 3,341.46 is: 5,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.02 : 10,854.96 = 3,341.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.02/10,854.96 = 3,341.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.02x = 10,854.96 × 3,341.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.02x = 36,271,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271,414.64/7,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.93

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