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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.91, 10,867.58 and 3,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.91, 10,867.58 and 3,296.25 is: 4,943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.91 : 10,867.58 = 3,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.91/10,867.58 = 3,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.91x = 10,867.58 × 3,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.91x = 35,822,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822,260.58/7,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.79

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