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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.64, 10,887.96 and 3,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.64, 10,887.96 and 3,362 is: 5,043.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.64 : 10,887.96 = 3,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.64/10,887.96 = 3,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.64x = 10,887.96 × 3,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.64x = 36,605,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,321.52/7,258.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.00

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