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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.95, 10,882.43 and 3,357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.95, 10,882.43 and 3,357.23 is: 5,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.95 : 10,882.43 = 3,357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.95/10,882.43 = 3,357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.95x = 10,882.43 × 3,357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.95x = 36,534,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534,803.68/7,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,035.85

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