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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.67, 10,878.60 and 3,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.67, 10,878.60 and 3,089.24 is: 4,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.67 : 10,878.60 = 3,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.67/10,878.60 = 3,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.67x = 10,878.60 × 3,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.67x = 33,606,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606,606.26/7,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.60

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