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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.26, 11,040.71 and 3,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.26, 11,040.71 and 3,462.75 is: 5,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.26 : 11,040.71 = 3,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.26/11,040.71 = 3,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.26x = 11,040.71 × 3,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.26x = 38,231,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231,201.24/7,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.98

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