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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.76, 11,026.50 and 3,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.76, 11,026.50 and 3,460.12 is: 5,186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.76 : 11,026.50 = 3,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.76/11,026.50 = 3,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.76x = 11,026.50 × 3,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.76x = 38,153,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153,013.18/7,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.12

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