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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.96, 11,035.08 and 3,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.96, 11,035.08 and 3,462 is: 5,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.96 : 11,035.08 = 3,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.96/11,035.08 = 3,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.96x = 11,035.08 × 3,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.96x = 38,203,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,446.96/7,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,188.60

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