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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.96, 11,001.60 and 4,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.96, 11,001.60 and 4,056.40 is: 6,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.96 : 11,001.60 = 4,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.96/11,001.60 = 4,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.96x = 11,001.60 × 4,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.96x = 44,626,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,890.24/7,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.20

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