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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.89, 11,036.72 and 4,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.89, 11,036.72 and 4,241.48 is: 6,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.89 : 11,036.72 = 4,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.89/11,036.72 = 4,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.89x = 11,036.72 × 4,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.89x = 46,811,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811,982.57/7,368.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,352.65

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