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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.89, 10,662.72 and 3,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.89, 10,662.72 and 3,361.59 is: 5,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.89 : 10,662.72 = 3,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.89/10,662.72 = 3,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.89x = 10,662.72 × 3,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.89x = 35,843,692.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,692.92/7,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.97

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