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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.27, 11,032.69 and 3,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.27, 11,032.69 and 3,196.14 is: 4,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.27 : 11,032.69 = 3,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.27/11,032.69 = 3,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.27x = 11,032.69 × 3,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.27x = 35,262,021.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262,021.82/7,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.51

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