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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.34, 10,878.08 and 3,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.34, 10,878.08 and 3,356.14 is: 5,034.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.34 : 10,878.08 = 3,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.34/10,878.08 = 3,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.34x = 10,878.08 × 3,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.34x = 36,508,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,508,359.41/7,251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.71

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