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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.12, 11,041.44 and 3,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.12, 11,041.44 and 3,899.56 is: 5,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.12 : 11,041.44 = 3,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.12/11,041.44 = 3,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.12x = 11,041.44 × 3,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.12x = 43,056,757.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,056,757.77/7,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.62

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