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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.63, 11,039.81 and 3,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.63, 11,039.81 and 3,461.34 is: 5,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.63 : 11,039.81 = 3,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.63/11,039.81 = 3,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.63x = 11,039.81 × 3,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.63x = 38,212,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212,573.02/7,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.30

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