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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.76, 11,039.58 and 3,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.76, 11,039.58 and 3,462.04 is: 5,193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.76 : 11,039.58 = 3,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.76/11,039.58 = 3,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.76x = 11,039.58 × 3,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.76x = 38,219,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,467.54/7,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.03

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