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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.73, 10,877.45 and 3,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.73, 10,877.45 and 3,355.13 is: 5,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.73 : 10,877.45 = 3,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.73/10,877.45 = 3,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.73x = 10,877.45 × 3,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.73x = 36,495,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,495,187.66/7,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.31

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