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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.90, 11,053.35 and 3,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.90, 11,053.35 and 3,912.90 is: 5,869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.90 : 11,053.35 = 3,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.90/11,053.35 = 3,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.90x = 11,053.35 × 3,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.90x = 43,250,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250,653.22/7,368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.35

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