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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.47, 10,863.96 and 3,730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.47, 10,863.96 and 3,730.12 is: 5,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.47 : 10,863.96 = 3,730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.47/10,863.96 = 3,730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.47x = 10,863.96 × 3,730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.47x = 40,523,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,523,874.48/7,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.08

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