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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.16, 10,858.40 and 3,548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.16, 10,858.40 and 3,548.88 is: 5,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.16 : 10,858.40 = 3,548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.16/10,858.40 = 3,548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.16x = 10,858.40 × 3,548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.16x = 38,535,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,535,158.59/7,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.48

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