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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.02, 10,947.40 and 3,553.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.02, 10,947.40 and 3,553.24 is: 5,330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.02 : 10,947.40 = 3,553.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.02/10,947.40 = 3,553.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.02x = 10,947.40 × 3,553.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.02x = 38,898,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898,739.58/7,298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.04

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