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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.57, 11,038.23 and 3,410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.57, 11,038.23 and 3,410.73 is: 5,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.57 : 11,038.23 = 3,410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.57/11,038.23 = 3,410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.57x = 11,038.23 × 3,410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.57x = 37,648,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648,422.21/7,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,115.57

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