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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.55, 10,888.88 and 3,751.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.55, 10,888.88 and 3,751.11 is: 5,624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.55 : 10,888.88 = 3,751.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.55/10,888.88 = 3,751.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.55x = 10,888.88 × 3,751.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.55x = 40,845,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845,367.90/7,262.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,624.11

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