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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.26, 11,040.33 and 3,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.26, 11,040.33 and 3,462.54 is: 5,193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.26 : 11,040.33 = 3,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.26/11,040.33 = 3,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.26x = 11,040.33 × 3,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.26x = 38,227,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,227,584.24/7,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.78

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