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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.72, 10,869.96 and 3,350

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.72, 10,869.96 and 3,350 is: 5,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.72 : 10,869.96 = 3,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.72/10,869.96 = 3,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.72x = 10,869.96 × 3,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.72x = 36,414,366
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,414,366/7,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.25

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