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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.89, 11,042.66 and 3,664.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.89, 11,042.66 and 3,664.87 is: 5,498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.89 : 11,042.66 = 3,664.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.89/11,042.66 = 3,664.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.89x = 11,042.66 × 3,664.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.89x = 40,469,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,469,894.91/7,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.71

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