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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.37, 10,575.90 and 3,762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.37, 10,575.90 and 3,762.27 is: 5,646.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.37 : 10,575.90 = 3,762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.37/10,575.90 = 3,762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.37x = 10,575.90 × 3,762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.37x = 39,789,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,789,391.29/7,046.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,646.79

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