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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.28, 10,753.35 and 3,836.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.28, 10,753.35 and 3,836.69 is: 5,749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.28 : 10,753.35 = 3,836.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.28/10,753.35 = 3,836.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.28x = 10,753.35 × 3,836.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.28x = 41,257,270.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257,270.41/7,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,749.92

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