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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.96, 10,891.38 and 3,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.96, 10,891.38 and 3,367.16 is: 5,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.96 : 10,891.38 = 3,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.96/10,891.38 = 3,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.96x = 10,891.38 × 3,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.96x = 36,673,019.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,673,019.08/7,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,047.24

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