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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.46, 11,031.33 and 3,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.46, 11,031.33 and 3,459.50 is: 5,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.46 : 11,031.33 = 3,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.46/11,031.33 = 3,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.46x = 11,031.33 × 3,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.46x = 38,162,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,886.14/7,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.85

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