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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.70, 10,898.55 and 3,755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.70, 10,898.55 and 3,755.70 is: 5,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.70 : 10,898.55 = 3,755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.70/10,898.55 = 3,755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.70x = 10,898.55 × 3,755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.70x = 40,931,684.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,931,684.24/7,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.55

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