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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.87, 11,035.52 and 3,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.87, 11,035.52 and 3,196.19 is: 4,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.87 : 11,035.52 = 3,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.87/11,035.52 = 3,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.87x = 11,035.52 × 3,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.87x = 35,271,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271,547.51/7,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.98

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