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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.63, 10,832.82 and 3,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.63, 10,832.82 and 3,719.32 is: 5,574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.63 : 10,832.82 = 3,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.63/10,832.82 = 3,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.63x = 10,832.82 × 3,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.63x = 40,290,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290,705.49/7,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,574.54

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