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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.14, 11,001.42 and 3,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.14, 11,001.42 and 3,635.82 is: 5,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.14 : 11,001.42 = 3,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.14/11,001.42 = 3,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.14x = 11,001.42 × 3,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.14x = 39,999,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,999,182.86/7,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,450.12

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