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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.62, 10,952.06 and 3,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.62, 10,952.06 and 3,555.40 is: 5,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.62 : 10,952.06 = 3,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.62/10,952.06 = 3,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.62x = 10,952.06 × 3,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.62x = 38,938,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938,954.12/7,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,330.73

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