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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.66, 10,919.97 and 3,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.66, 10,919.97 and 3,382.26 is: 5,076.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.66 : 10,919.97 = 3,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.66/10,919.97 = 3,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.66x = 10,919.97 × 3,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.66x = 36,934,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,934,177.73/7,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,076.40

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