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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.36, 10,862.64 and 3,343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.36, 10,862.64 and 3,343.64 is: 5,011.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.36 : 10,862.64 = 3,343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.36/10,862.64 = 3,343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.36x = 10,862.64 × 3,343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.36x = 36,320,757.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,320,757.61/7,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.58

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