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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.91, 10,870.86 and 3,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.91, 10,870.86 and 3,737.13 is: 5,602.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.91 : 10,870.86 = 3,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.91/10,870.86 = 3,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.91x = 10,870.86 × 3,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.91x = 40,625,817.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,817.03/7,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.86

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