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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.13, 10,876.70 and 3,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.13, 10,876.70 and 3,355.03 is: 5,032.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.13 : 10,876.70 = 3,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.13/10,876.70 = 3,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.13x = 10,876.70 × 3,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.13x = 36,491,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491,654.80/7,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,032.55

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