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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,272.08, 10,897.86 and 3,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,272.08, 10,897.86 and 3,313.61 is: 4,965.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,272.08 : 10,897.86 = 3,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,272.08/10,897.86 = 3,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,272.08x = 10,897.86 × 3,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,272.08x = 36,111,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,111,203.39/7,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,965.74

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