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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.41, 10,882.74 and 3,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.41, 10,882.74 and 3,091.98 is: 4,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.41 : 10,882.74 = 3,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.41/10,882.74 = 3,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.41x = 10,882.74 × 3,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.41x = 33,649,214.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649,214.43/7,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.73

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