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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.31, 10,900.08 and 3,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.31, 10,900.08 and 3,757.30 is: 5,637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.31 : 10,900.08 = 3,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.31/10,900.08 = 3,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.31x = 10,900.08 × 3,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.31x = 40,954,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,954,870.58/7,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,637.04

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