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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.12, 11,041.38 and 3,464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.12, 11,041.38 and 3,464.10 is: 5,197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.12 : 11,041.38 = 3,464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.12/11,041.38 = 3,464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.12x = 11,041.38 × 3,464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.12x = 38,248,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,248,444.46/7,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.42

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