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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.56, 10,924.68 and 3,388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.56, 10,924.68 and 3,388.52 is: 5,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.56 : 10,924.68 = 3,388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.56/10,924.68 = 3,388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.56x = 10,924.68 × 3,388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.56x = 37,018,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018,496.67/7,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.87

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