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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.97, 10,841.44 and 3,529.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.97, 10,841.44 and 3,529.58 is: 5,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.97 : 10,841.44 = 3,529.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.97/10,841.44 = 3,529.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.97x = 10,841.44 × 3,529.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.97x = 38,265,729.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,729.80/7,238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.07

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