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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.68, 10,995.90 and 3,635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.68, 10,995.90 and 3,635.60 is: 5,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.68 : 10,995.90 = 3,635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.68/10,995.90 = 3,635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.68x = 10,995.90 × 3,635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.68x = 39,976,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,976,694.04/7,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,449.62

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