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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.62, 10,841.28 and 3,718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.62, 10,841.28 and 3,718.64 is: 5,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.62 : 10,841.28 = 3,718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.62/10,841.28 = 3,718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.62x = 10,841.28 × 3,718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.62x = 40,314,817.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,314,817.46/7,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.26

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