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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.88, 10,869.96 and 3,966.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.88, 10,869.96 and 3,966.38 is: 5,949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.88 : 10,869.96 = 3,966.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.88/10,869.96 = 3,966.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.88x = 10,869.96 × 3,966.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.88x = 43,114,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,391.94/7,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.37

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