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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,242.17, 10,859.61 and 3,538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,242.17, 10,859.61 and 3,538.85 is: 5,306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,242.17 : 10,859.61 = 3,538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,242.17/10,859.61 = 3,538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,242.17x = 10,859.61 × 3,538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,242.17x = 38,430,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,430,530.85/7,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.49

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