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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.98, 11,034.75 and 3,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.98, 11,034.75 and 3,462.26 is: 5,190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.98 : 11,034.75 = 3,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.98/11,034.75 = 3,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.98x = 11,034.75 × 3,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.98x = 38,205,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205,173.54/7,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.93

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