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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,302.83, 10,955.45 and 3,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,302.83, 10,955.45 and 3,604.37 is: 5,407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,302.83 : 10,955.45 = 3,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,302.83/10,955.45 = 3,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,302.83x = 10,955.45 × 3,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,302.83x = 39,487,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,487,449.55/7,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.15

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