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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.96, 11,060.28 and 3,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.96, 11,060.28 and 3,266 is: 4,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.96 : 11,060.28 = 3,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.96/11,060.28 = 3,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.96x = 11,060.28 × 3,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.96x = 36,122,874.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,874.48/7,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.70

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