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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260, 10,895.46 and 3,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260, 10,895.46 and 3,367.14 is: 5,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260 : 10,895.46 = 3,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260/10,895.46 = 3,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260x = 10,895.46 × 3,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260x = 36,686,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686,539.18/7,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.24

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