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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.21, 10,866.64 and 3,085.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.21, 10,866.64 and 3,085.58 is: 4,624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.21 : 10,866.64 = 3,085.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.21/10,866.64 = 3,085.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.21x = 10,866.64 × 3,085.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.21x = 33,529,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529,887.05/7,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.04

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