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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.32, 10,982.98 and 3,523.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.32, 10,982.98 and 3,523.96 is: 5,283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.32 : 10,982.98 = 3,523.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.32/10,982.98 = 3,523.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.32x = 10,982.98 × 3,523.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.32x = 38,703,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,703,509.67/7,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.53

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