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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.59, 10,990.61 and 3,637.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.59, 10,990.61 and 3,637.46 is: 5,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.59 : 10,990.61 = 3,637.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.59/10,990.61 = 3,637.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.59x = 10,990.61 × 3,637.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.59x = 39,977,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977,831.11/7,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,452.08

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