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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.58, 10,788.90 and 3,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.58, 10,788.90 and 3,735.54 is: 5,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.58 : 10,788.90 = 3,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.58/10,788.90 = 3,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.58x = 10,788.90 × 3,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.58x = 40,302,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302,367.51/7,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,593.22

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