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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.46, 11,013.84 and 3,644.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.46, 11,013.84 and 3,644.62 is: 5,467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.46 : 11,013.84 = 3,644.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.46/11,013.84 = 3,644.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.46x = 11,013.84 × 3,644.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.46x = 40,141,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141,261.54/7,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.75

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