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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.88, 10,895.28 and 3,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.88, 10,895.28 and 3,981.52 is: 5,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.88 : 10,895.28 = 3,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.88/10,895.28 = 3,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.88x = 10,895.28 × 3,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.88x = 43,379,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,379,775.23/7,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.52

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