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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.81, 11,033.62 and 3,457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.81, 11,033.62 and 3,457.46 is: 5,186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.81 : 11,033.62 = 3,457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.81/11,033.62 = 3,457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.81x = 11,033.62 × 3,457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.81x = 38,148,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,299.81/7,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.15

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