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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.89, 10,948.47 and 3,787.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.89, 10,948.47 and 3,787.05 is: 5,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.89 : 10,948.47 = 3,787.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.89/10,948.47 = 3,787.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.89x = 10,948.47 × 3,787.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.89x = 41,462,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,462,430.17/7,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.76

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