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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.68, 10,889.40 and 3,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.68, 10,889.40 and 3,370.88 is: 5,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.68 : 10,889.40 = 3,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.68/10,889.40 = 3,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.68x = 10,889.40 × 3,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.68x = 36,706,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,706,860.67/7,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.48

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