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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.23, 10,893.15 and 3,312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.23, 10,893.15 and 3,312.43 is: 4,966.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.23 : 10,893.15 = 3,312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.23/10,893.15 = 3,312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.23x = 10,893.15 × 3,312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.23x = 36,082,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082,769.62/7,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,966.50

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