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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.36, 10,829.76 and 3,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.36, 10,829.76 and 3,756.72 is: 5,633.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.36 : 10,829.76 = 3,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.36/10,829.76 = 3,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.36x = 10,829.76 × 3,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.36x = 40,684,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,684,375.99/7,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.89

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