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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.69, 10,889.17 and 3,364.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.69, 10,889.17 and 3,364.97 is: 5,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.69 : 10,889.17 = 3,364.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.69/10,889.17 = 3,364.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.69x = 10,889.17 × 3,364.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.69x = 36,641,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,667.52/7,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.20

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