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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.62, 10,986.42 and 3,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.62, 10,986.42 and 3,526.25 is: 5,286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.62 : 10,986.42 = 3,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.62/10,986.42 = 3,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.62x = 10,986.42 × 3,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.62x = 38,740,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740,890.99/7,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,286.97

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