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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.08, 10,846.62 and 3,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.08, 10,846.62 and 3,775.08 is: 5,662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.08 : 10,846.62 = 3,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.08/10,846.62 = 3,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.08x = 10,846.62 × 3,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.08x = 40,946,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,946,858.23/7,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.62

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