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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.40, 11,042.10 and 3,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.40, 11,042.10 and 3,200.70 is: 4,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.40 : 11,042.10 = 3,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.40/11,042.10 = 3,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.40x = 11,042.10 × 3,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.40x = 35,342,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342,449.47/7,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.05

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