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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.48, 10,885.20 and 3,358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.48, 10,885.20 and 3,358.64 is: 5,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.48 : 10,885.20 = 3,358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.48/10,885.20 = 3,358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.48x = 10,885.20 × 3,358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.48x = 36,559,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,559,468.13/7,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.02

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