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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.76, 10,859.31 and 3,908.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.76, 10,859.31 and 3,908.73 is: 5,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.76 : 10,859.31 = 3,908.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.76/10,859.31 = 3,908.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.76x = 10,859.31 × 3,908.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.76x = 42,446,110.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,446,110.78/7,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.64

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