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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.94, 10,848.51 and 3,334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.94, 10,848.51 and 3,334.14 is: 4,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.94 : 10,848.51 = 3,334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.94/10,848.51 = 3,334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.94x = 10,848.51 × 3,334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.94x = 36,170,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,170,451.13/7,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.34

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