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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,360.77, 11,034.94 and 3,197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,360.77, 11,034.94 and 3,197.64 is: 4,793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360.77 : 11,034.94 = 3,197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360.77/11,034.94 = 3,197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360.77x = 11,034.94 × 3,197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360.77x = 35,285,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,285,765.54/7,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,793.76

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