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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.06, 11,042.82 and 3,416.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.06, 11,042.82 and 3,416.27 is: 5,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.06 : 11,042.82 = 3,416.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.06/11,042.82 = 3,416.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.06x = 11,042.82 × 3,416.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.06x = 37,725,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,725,199.47/7,361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.97

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