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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.47, 10,837.70 and 3,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.47, 10,837.70 and 3,527.08 is: 5,282.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.47 : 10,837.70 = 3,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.47/10,837.70 = 3,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.47x = 10,837.70 × 3,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.47x = 38,225,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,225,403.41/7,236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.33

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