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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.29, 11,046.15 and 3,415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.29, 11,046.15 and 3,415.46 is: 5,124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.29 : 11,046.15 = 3,415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.29/11,046.15 = 3,415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.29x = 11,046.15 × 3,415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.29x = 37,727,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,727,683.48/7,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.45

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