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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.78, 10,952.58 and 3,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.78, 10,952.58 and 3,601.92 is: 5,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.78 : 10,952.58 = 3,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.78/10,952.58 = 3,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.78x = 10,952.58 × 3,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.78x = 39,450,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,450,316.95/7,299.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.32

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