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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.16, 10,982.96 and 3,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.16, 10,982.96 and 3,623.52 is: 5,435.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.16 : 10,982.96 = 3,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.16/10,982.96 = 3,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.16x = 10,982.96 × 3,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.16x = 39,796,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,796,975.22/7,321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,435.88

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