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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.88, 11,034.36 and 3,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.88, 11,034.36 and 3,666.66 is: 5,495.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.88 : 11,034.36 = 3,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.88/11,034.36 = 3,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.88x = 11,034.36 × 3,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.88x = 40,459,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459,246.44/7,361.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.78

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