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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.79, 11,032.52 and 3,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.79, 11,032.52 and 3,194.68 is: 4,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.79 : 11,032.52 = 3,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.79/11,032.52 = 3,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.79x = 11,032.52 × 3,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.79x = 35,245,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,245,327.44/7,355.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.51

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