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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.93, 10,877.69 and 3,745.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.93, 10,877.69 and 3,745.91 is: 5,617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.93 : 10,877.69 = 3,745.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.93/10,877.69 = 3,745.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.93x = 10,877.69 × 3,745.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.93x = 40,746,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,746,884.31/7,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.21

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