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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.23, 11,051.37 and 3,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.23, 11,051.37 and 3,414.24 is: 5,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.23 : 11,051.37 = 3,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.23/11,051.37 = 3,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.23x = 11,051.37 × 3,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.23x = 37,732,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,029.51/7,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.30

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