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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.76, 11,056.20 and 3,677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.76, 11,056.20 and 3,677.52 is: 5,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.76 : 11,056.20 = 3,677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.76/11,056.20 = 3,677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.76x = 11,056.20 × 3,677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.76x = 40,659,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,396.62/7,370.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.31

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