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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.32, 10,902.06 and 3,756.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.32, 10,902.06 and 3,756.24 is: 5,634.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.32 : 10,902.06 = 3,756.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.32/10,902.06 = 3,756.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.32x = 10,902.06 × 3,756.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.32x = 40,950,753.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,950,753.85/7,267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.92

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