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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.37, 11,040.71 and 3,666.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.37, 11,040.71 and 3,666.87 is: 5,494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.37 : 11,040.71 = 3,666.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.37/11,040.71 = 3,666.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.37x = 11,040.71 × 3,666.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.37x = 40,484,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484,829.94/7,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,494.41

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