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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,268.24, 10,897.65 and 3,315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,268.24, 10,897.65 and 3,315.44 is: 4,971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,268.24 : 10,897.65 = 3,315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,268.24/10,897.65 = 3,315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,268.24x = 10,897.65 × 3,315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,268.24x = 36,130,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130,450.23/7,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.01

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