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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.34, 10,792.97 and 3,738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.34, 10,792.97 and 3,738.30 is: 5,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.34 : 10,792.97 = 3,738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.34/10,792.97 = 3,738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.34x = 10,792.97 × 3,738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.34x = 40,347,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,347,341.06/7,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.31

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