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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.07, 10,887.78 and 3,363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.07, 10,887.78 and 3,363.21 is: 5,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.07 : 10,887.78 = 3,363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.07/10,887.78 = 3,363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.07x = 10,887.78 × 3,363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.07x = 36,617,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617,890.57/7,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.52

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