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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.36, 10,870.14 and 3,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.36, 10,870.14 and 3,348.64 is: 5,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.36 : 10,870.14 = 3,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.36/10,870.14 = 3,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.36x = 10,870.14 × 3,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.36x = 36,400,185.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,400,185.61/7,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.08

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