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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.69, 10,797.62 and 3,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.69, 10,797.62 and 3,691.72 is: 5,532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.69 : 10,797.62 = 3,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.69/10,797.62 = 3,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.69x = 10,797.62 × 3,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.69x = 39,861,744.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,744.25/7,204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.75

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