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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.72, 10,874.96 and 3,355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.72, 10,874.96 and 3,355.92 is: 5,034.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.72 : 10,874.96 = 3,355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.72/10,874.96 = 3,355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.72x = 10,874.96 × 3,355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.72x = 36,495,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,495,495.76/7,248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.75

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