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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.39, 10,889.94 and 3,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.39, 10,889.94 and 3,369.53 is: 5,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.39 : 10,889.94 = 3,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.39/10,889.94 = 3,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.39x = 10,889.94 × 3,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.39x = 36,693,979.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,693,979.53/7,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,052.60

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