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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.79, 11,049.21 and 3,666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.79, 11,049.21 and 3,666.33 is: 5,501.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.79 : 11,049.21 = 3,666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.79/11,049.21 = 3,666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.79x = 11,049.21 × 3,666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.79x = 40,510,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,510,050.10/7,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.25

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