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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.17, 10,934.28 and 3,777.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.17, 10,934.28 and 3,777.69 is: 5,669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.17 : 10,934.28 = 3,777.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.17/10,934.28 = 3,777.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.17x = 10,934.28 × 3,777.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.17x = 41,306,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,306,320.21/7,285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,669.92

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