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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.94, 11,052 and 4,251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.94, 11,052 and 4,251.06 is: 6,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.94 : 11,052 = 4,251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.94/11,052 = 4,251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.94x = 11,052 × 4,251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.94x = 46,982,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982,715.12/7,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.24

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