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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.45, 11,048.72 and 3,669.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.45, 11,048.72 and 3,669.18 is: 5,500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.45 : 11,048.72 = 3,669.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.45/11,048.72 = 3,669.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.45x = 11,048.72 × 3,669.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.45x = 40,539,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539,742.45/7,370.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,500.31

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