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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.25, 10,848.42 and 3,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.25, 10,848.42 and 3,291.24 is: 4,933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.25 : 10,848.42 = 3,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.25/10,848.42 = 3,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.25x = 10,848.42 × 3,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.25x = 35,704,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704,753.84/7,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.47

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