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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.46, 10,876.77 and 3,355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.46, 10,876.77 and 3,355.26 is: 5,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.46 : 10,876.77 = 3,355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.46/10,876.77 = 3,355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.46x = 10,876.77 × 3,355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.46x = 36,494,391.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,494,391.31/7,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.39

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