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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.44, 10,888.06 and 3,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.44, 10,888.06 and 3,097.68 is: 4,647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.44 : 10,888.06 = 3,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.44/10,888.06 = 3,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.44x = 10,888.06 × 3,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.44x = 33,727,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727,725.70/7,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.33

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