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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.70, 10,937.76 and 3,826.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.70, 10,937.76 and 3,826.14 is: 5,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.70 : 10,937.76 = 3,826.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.70/10,937.76 = 3,826.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.70x = 10,937.76 × 3,826.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.70x = 41,849,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849,401.05/7,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.89

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