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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.94, 11,060.46 and 3,475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.94, 11,060.46 and 3,475.26 is: 5,214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.94 : 11,060.46 = 3,475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.94/11,060.46 = 3,475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.94x = 11,060.46 × 3,475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.94x = 38,437,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437,974.22/7,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.80

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