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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.95, 10,991.17 and 3,637.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.95, 10,991.17 and 3,637.83 is: 5,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.95 : 10,991.17 = 3,637.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.95/10,991.17 = 3,637.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.95x = 10,991.17 × 3,637.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.95x = 39,983,998.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983,998.87/7,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.65

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