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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.70, 11,050.85 and 3,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.70, 11,050.85 and 3,902.70 is: 5,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.70 : 11,050.85 = 3,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.70/11,050.85 = 3,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.70x = 11,050.85 × 3,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.70x = 43,128,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128,152.30/7,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.84

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