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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.96, 10,889.88 and 3,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.96, 10,889.88 and 3,366.16 is: 5,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.96 : 10,889.88 = 3,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.96/10,889.88 = 3,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.96x = 10,889.88 × 3,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.96x = 36,657,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657,078.46/7,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.74

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