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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.26, 11,016.08 and 4,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.26, 11,016.08 and 4,588.98 is: 6,868.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.26 : 11,016.08 = 4,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.26/11,016.08 = 4,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.26x = 11,016.08 × 4,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.26x = 50,552,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,552,570.80/7,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.31

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