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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.24, 10,975.38 and 3,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.24, 10,975.38 and 3,366.24 is: 5,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.24 : 10,975.38 = 3,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.24/10,975.38 = 3,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.24x = 10,975.38 × 3,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.24x = 36,945,763.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,945,763.17/7,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.14

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