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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.44, 10,885.68 and 3,364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.44, 10,885.68 and 3,364.26 is: 5,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.44 : 10,885.68 = 3,364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.44/10,885.68 = 3,364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.44x = 10,885.68 × 3,364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.44x = 36,622,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,622,257.80/7,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.31

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