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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.55, 11,036.68 and 3,459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.55, 11,036.68 and 3,459.26 is: 5,191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.55 : 11,036.68 = 3,459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.55/11,036.68 = 3,459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.55x = 11,036.68 × 3,459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.55x = 38,178,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178,712.25/7,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.17

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