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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.49, 10,887.75 and 3,563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.49, 10,887.75 and 3,563.53 is: 5,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.49 : 10,887.75 = 3,563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.49/10,887.75 = 3,563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.49x = 10,887.75 × 3,563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.49x = 38,798,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798,823.76/7,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,340.15

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