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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.72, 10,868.96 and 3,351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.72, 10,868.96 and 3,351.92 is: 5,028.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.72 : 10,868.96 = 3,351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.72/10,868.96 = 3,351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.72x = 10,868.96 × 3,351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.72x = 36,431,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,431,884.40/7,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,028.75

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