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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.80, 10,886.70 and 3,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.80, 10,886.70 and 3,562.40 is: 5,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.80 : 10,886.70 = 3,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.80/10,886.70 = 3,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.80x = 10,886.70 × 3,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.80x = 38,782,780.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782,780.08/7,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,343.60

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