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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,454.71, 11,183.89 and 3,708.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,454.71, 11,183.89 and 3,708.25 is: 5,563.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454.71 : 11,183.89 = 3,708.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454.71/11,183.89 = 3,708.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454.71x = 11,183.89 × 3,708.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454.71x = 41,472,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472,692.72/7,454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.29

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