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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.49, 10,886.25 and 3,562.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.49, 10,886.25 and 3,562.53 is: 5,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.49 : 10,886.25 = 3,562.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.49/10,886.25 = 3,562.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.49x = 10,886.25 × 3,562.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.49x = 38,782,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782,605.94/7,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.66

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