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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.80, 11,005.32 and 3,640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.80, 11,005.32 and 3,640.04 is: 5,460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.80 : 11,005.32 = 3,640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.80/11,005.32 = 3,640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.80x = 11,005.32 × 3,640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.80x = 40,059,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,059,805.01/7,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,460.86

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