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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.16, 10,988.94 and 3,627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.16, 10,988.94 and 3,627.54 is: 5,441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.16 : 10,988.94 = 3,627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.16/10,988.94 = 3,627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.16x = 10,988.94 × 3,627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.16x = 39,862,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862,819.41/7,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,441.90

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