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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.67, 10,858.80 and 3,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.67, 10,858.80 and 3,727.10 is: 5,594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.67 : 10,858.80 = 3,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.67/10,858.80 = 3,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.67x = 10,858.80 × 3,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.67x = 40,471,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471,833.48/7,234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,594.15

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