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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.04, 10,878.40 and 3,548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.04, 10,878.40 and 3,548.24 is: 5,323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.04 : 10,878.40 = 3,548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.04/10,878.40 = 3,548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.04x = 10,878.40 × 3,548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.04x = 38,599,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599,174.02/7,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,323.26

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