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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.66, 11,035.55 and 3,656.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.66, 11,035.55 and 3,656.61 is: 5,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.66 : 11,035.55 = 3,656.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.66/11,035.55 = 3,656.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.66x = 11,035.55 × 3,656.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.66x = 40,352,711.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,352,711.63/7,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,480.72

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