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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.48, 10,897.20 and 3,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.48, 10,897.20 and 3,366.64 is: 5,046.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.48 : 10,897.20 = 3,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.48/10,897.20 = 3,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.48x = 10,897.20 × 3,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.48x = 36,686,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,686,949.41/7,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.01

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