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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.77, 11,030.44 and 3,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.77, 11,030.44 and 3,194.64 is: 4,789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.77 : 11,030.44 = 3,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.77/11,030.44 = 3,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.77x = 11,030.44 × 3,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.77x = 35,238,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,238,284.84/7,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.26

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