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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.58, 10,868.24 and 3,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.58, 10,868.24 and 3,347.24 is: 5,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.58 : 10,868.24 = 3,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.58/10,868.24 = 3,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.58x = 10,868.24 × 3,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.58x = 36,378,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,378,561.68/7,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.10

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