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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.96, 10,565.88 and 3,758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.96, 10,565.88 and 3,758.32 is: 5,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.96 : 10,565.88 = 3,758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.96/10,565.88 = 3,758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.96x = 10,565.88 × 3,758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.96x = 39,709,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,709,958.12/7,045.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.85

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