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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.86, 11,057.58 and 3,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.86, 11,057.58 and 3,474 is: 5,214.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.86 : 11,057.58 = 3,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.86/11,057.58 = 3,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.86x = 11,057.58 × 3,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.86x = 38,414,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,414,032.92/7,366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.44

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