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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.94, 10,868.78 and 3,545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.94, 10,868.78 and 3,545.44 is: 5,317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.94 : 10,868.78 = 3,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.94/10,868.78 = 3,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.94x = 10,868.78 × 3,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.94x = 38,534,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534,589.05/7,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,317.36

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