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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,273.38, 10,904.64 and 3,759.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,273.38, 10,904.64 and 3,759.60 is: 5,636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,273.38 : 10,904.64 = 3,759.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,273.38/10,904.64 = 3,759.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,273.38x = 10,904.64 × 3,759.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,273.38x = 40,997,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,084.54/7,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.59

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