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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.85, 10,988.26 and 3,627.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.85, 10,988.26 and 3,627.50 is: 5,432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.85 : 10,988.26 = 3,627.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.85/10,988.26 = 3,627.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.85x = 10,988.26 × 3,627.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.85x = 39,859,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859,849.14/7,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.83

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