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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.05, 11,151.19 and 3,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.05, 11,151.19 and 3,735.70 is: 5,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.05 : 11,151.19 = 3,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.05/11,151.19 = 3,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.05x = 11,151.19 × 3,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.05x = 41,657,518.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,518.99/7,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.10

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