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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,260.67, 10,886.62 and 3,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,260.67, 10,886.62 and 3,257.32 is: 4,884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,260.67 : 10,886.62 = 3,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,260.67/10,886.62 = 3,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,260.67x = 10,886.62 × 3,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,260.67x = 35,461,196.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,461,196.92/7,260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.01

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