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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.60, 10,878.90 and 4,336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.60, 10,878.90 and 4,336.60 is: 6,504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.60 : 10,878.90 = 4,336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.60/10,878.90 = 4,336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.60x = 10,878.90 × 4,336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.60x = 47,177,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,177,437.74/7,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,504.90

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