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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.62, 11,039.37 and 3,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.62, 11,039.37 and 3,462.30 is: 5,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.62 : 11,039.37 = 3,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.62/11,039.37 = 3,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.62x = 11,039.37 × 3,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.62x = 38,221,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,610.75/7,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.83

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