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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.20, 10,884.52 and 3,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.20, 10,884.52 and 3,093.16 is: 4,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.20 : 10,884.52 = 3,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.20/10,884.52 = 3,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.20x = 10,884.52 × 3,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.20x = 33,667,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667,561.88/7,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,643.03

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