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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.47, 10,862.98 and 3,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.47, 10,862.98 and 3,344.27 is: 5,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.47 : 10,862.98 = 3,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.47/10,862.98 = 3,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.47x = 10,862.98 × 3,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.47x = 36,328,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328,675.45/7,248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.91

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