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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.61, 10,885.32 and 3,560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.61, 10,885.32 and 3,560.58 is: 5,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.61 : 10,885.32 = 3,560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.61/10,885.32 = 3,560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.61x = 10,885.32 × 3,560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.61x = 38,758,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758,052.69/7,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,341.07

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