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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,281.21, 10,920.96 and 3,769.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,281.21, 10,920.96 and 3,769.25 is: 5,653.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,281.21 : 10,920.96 = 3,769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,281.21/10,920.96 = 3,769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,281.21x = 10,920.96 × 3,769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,281.21x = 41,163,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,163,810.60/7,281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,653.43

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