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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.58, 10,846.93 and 3,717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.58, 10,846.93 and 3,717.55 is: 5,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.58 : 10,846.93 = 3,717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.58/10,846.93 = 3,717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.58x = 10,846.93 × 3,717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.58x = 40,324,004.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324,004.62/7,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,581.50

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