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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.92, 10,879.98 and 3,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.92, 10,879.98 and 3,358.06 is: 5,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.92 : 10,879.98 = 3,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.92/10,879.98 = 3,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.92x = 10,879.98 × 3,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.92x = 36,535,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,535,625.64/7,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.76

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