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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.71, 10,821.25 and 3,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.71, 10,821.25 and 3,706.46 is: 5,550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.71 : 10,821.25 = 3,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.71/10,821.25 = 3,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.71x = 10,821.25 × 3,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.71x = 40,108,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108,500.53/7,225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.81

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