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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.74, 10,870.72 and 3,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.74, 10,870.72 and 3,298.08 is: 4,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.74 : 10,870.72 = 3,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.74/10,870.72 = 3,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.74x = 10,870.72 × 3,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.74x = 35,852,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852,504.22/7,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.30

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