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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.90, 11,005.95 and 4,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.90, 11,005.95 and 4,265.30 is: 6,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.90 : 11,005.95 = 4,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.90/11,005.95 = 4,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.90x = 11,005.95 × 4,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.90x = 46,943,678.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943,678.54/7,346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.59

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