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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,386.83, 11,087.55 and 3,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,386.83, 11,087.55 and 3,229.71 is: 4,847.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,386.83 : 11,087.55 = 3,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,386.83/11,087.55 = 3,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,386.83x = 11,087.55 × 3,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,386.83x = 35,809,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809,571.11/7,386.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.76

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