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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.76, 11,038.08 and 3,461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.76, 11,038.08 and 3,461.04 is: 5,191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.76 : 11,038.08 = 3,461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.76/11,038.08 = 3,461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.76x = 11,038.08 × 3,461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.76x = 38,203,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,236.40/7,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.53

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