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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.96, 11,053.44 and 3,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.96, 11,053.44 and 3,473.76 is: 5,210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.96 : 11,053.44 = 3,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.96/11,053.44 = 3,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.96x = 11,053.44 × 3,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.96x = 38,396,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,396,997.73/7,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.64

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