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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,197.56, 10,802.73 and 3,689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,197.56, 10,802.73 and 3,689.94 is: 5,538.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,197.56 : 10,802.73 = 3,689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,197.56/10,802.73 = 3,689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,197.56x = 10,802.73 × 3,689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,197.56x = 39,861,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,425.54/7,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.19

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