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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.39, 10,892.94 and 3,371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.39, 10,892.94 and 3,371.53 is: 5,055.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.39 : 10,892.94 = 3,371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.39/10,892.94 = 3,371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.39x = 10,892.94 × 3,371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.39x = 36,725,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,725,874.00/7,264.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.60

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