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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.96, 11,037.24 and 3,459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.96, 11,037.24 and 3,459.64 is: 5,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.96 : 11,037.24 = 3,459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.96/11,037.24 = 3,459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.96x = 11,037.24 × 3,459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.96x = 38,184,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,876.99/7,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,189.60

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