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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.08, 11,049.78 and 3,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.08, 11,049.78 and 3,472.44 is: 5,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.08 : 11,049.78 = 3,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.08/11,049.78 = 3,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.08x = 11,049.78 × 3,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.08x = 38,369,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369,698.06/7,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.85

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