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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.96, 10,888.38 and 3,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.96, 10,888.38 and 3,365.16 is: 5,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.96 : 10,888.38 = 3,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.96/10,888.38 = 3,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.96x = 10,888.38 × 3,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.96x = 36,641,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641,140.84/7,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.24

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