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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.70, 10,808.11 and 3,698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.70, 10,808.11 and 3,698.73 is: 5,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.70 : 10,808.11 = 3,698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.70/10,808.11 = 3,698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.70x = 10,808.11 × 3,698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.70x = 39,976,280.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976,280.70/7,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.25

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