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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.64, 10,869.90 and 3,351.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.64, 10,869.90 and 3,351.40 is: 5,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.64 : 10,869.90 = 3,351.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.64/10,869.90 = 3,351.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.64x = 10,869.90 × 3,351.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.64x = 36,429,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,429,382.86/7,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.61

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