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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.08, 11,004.12 and 3,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.08, 11,004.12 and 3,172.68 is: 4,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.08 : 11,004.12 = 3,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.08/11,004.12 = 3,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.08x = 11,004.12 × 3,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.08x = 34,912,551.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,912,551.44/7,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.02

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