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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.62, 11,038.92 and 3,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.62, 11,038.92 and 3,669.58 is: 5,500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.62 : 11,038.92 = 3,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.62/11,038.92 = 3,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.62x = 11,038.92 × 3,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.62x = 40,508,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508,200.05/7,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.38

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