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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.37, 11,042.20 and 3,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.37, 11,042.20 and 3,667.87 is: 5,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.37 : 11,042.20 = 3,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.37/11,042.20 = 3,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.37x = 11,042.20 × 3,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.37x = 40,501,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,354.11/7,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,495.90

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