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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.36, 10,755.62 and 3,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.36, 10,755.62 and 3,708.04 is: 5,563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.36 : 10,755.62 = 3,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.36/10,755.62 = 3,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.36x = 10,755.62 × 3,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.36x = 39,882,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,882,269.18/7,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.65

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