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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.80, 11,138.70 and 3,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.80, 11,138.70 and 3,537.80 is: 5,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.80 : 11,138.70 = 3,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.80/11,138.70 = 3,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.80x = 11,138.70 × 3,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.80x = 39,406,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,406,492.86/7,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,306.70

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