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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,271.54, 10,909.18 and 3,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,271.54, 10,909.18 and 3,052.52 is: 4,579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,271.54 : 10,909.18 = 3,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,271.54/10,909.18 = 3,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,271.54x = 10,909.18 × 3,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,271.54x = 33,300,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,490.13/7,271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.57

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