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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,247.76, 10,870.32 and 3,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,247.76, 10,870.32 and 3,298.08 is: 4,946.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,247.76 : 10,870.32 = 3,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,247.76/10,870.32 = 3,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,247.76x = 10,870.32 × 3,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,247.76x = 35,851,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,851,184.99/7,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,946.52

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