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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.38, 10,995.87 and 3,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.38, 10,995.87 and 3,771.56 is: 5,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.38 : 10,995.87 = 3,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.38/10,995.87 = 3,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.38x = 10,995.87 × 3,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.38x = 41,471,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471,603.88/7,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.50

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