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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.14, 10,899.45 and 3,371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.14, 10,899.45 and 3,371.82 is: 5,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.14 : 10,899.45 = 3,371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.14/10,899.45 = 3,371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.14x = 10,899.45 × 3,371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.14x = 36,750,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,750,983.50/7,264.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.23

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