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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,251.76, 10,876.20 and 3,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,251.76, 10,876.20 and 3,552.40 is: 5,327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,251.76 : 10,876.20 = 3,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,251.76/10,876.20 = 3,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,251.76x = 10,876.20 × 3,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,251.76x = 38,636,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,636,612.88/7,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.89

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