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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.54, 10,953.58 and 3,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.54, 10,953.58 and 3,740.24 is: 5,615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.54 : 10,953.58 = 3,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.54/10,953.58 = 3,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.54x = 10,953.58 × 3,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.54x = 40,969,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,969,018.06/7,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.63

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