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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,361.99, 11,038.88 and 4,077.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,361.99, 11,038.88 and 4,077.39 is: 6,113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,361.99 : 11,038.88 = 4,077.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,361.99/11,038.88 = 4,077.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,361.99x = 11,038.88 × 4,077.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,361.99x = 45,009,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009,808.42/7,361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,113.81

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