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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.44, 10,875.51 and 3,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.44, 10,875.51 and 3,549.96 is: 5,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.44 : 10,875.51 = 3,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.44/10,875.51 = 3,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.44x = 10,875.51 × 3,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.44x = 38,607,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607,625.48/7,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,324.14

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