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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.72, 10,883.64 and 3,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.72, 10,883.64 and 3,791.04 is: 5,687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.72 : 10,883.64 = 3,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.72/10,883.64 = 3,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.72x = 10,883.64 × 3,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.72x = 41,260,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,260,314.59/7,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,687.38

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