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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.06, 10,872.72 and 3,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.06, 10,872.72 and 3,350.28 is: 5,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.06 : 10,872.72 = 3,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.06/10,872.72 = 3,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.06x = 10,872.72 × 3,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.06x = 36,426,656.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426,656.36/7,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.55

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