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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.40, 11,006.70 and 4,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.40, 11,006.70 and 4,265.80 is: 6,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.40 : 11,006.70 = 4,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.40/11,006.70 = 4,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.40x = 11,006.70 × 4,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.40x = 46,952,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,952,380.86/7,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,390.34

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