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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,358.83, 11,043.11 and 3,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,358.83, 11,043.11 and 3,463.54 is: 5,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,358.83 : 11,043.11 = 3,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,358.83/11,043.11 = 3,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,358.83x = 11,043.11 × 3,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,358.83x = 38,248,253.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248,253.21/7,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.60

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