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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.98, 11,035.32 and 3,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.98, 11,035.32 and 3,459.20 is: 5,184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.98 : 11,035.32 = 3,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.98/11,035.32 = 3,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.98x = 11,035.32 × 3,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.98x = 38,173,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173,378.94/7,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,184.50

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