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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.35, 11,044.70 and 3,205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.35, 11,044.70 and 3,205.11 is: 4,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.35 : 11,044.70 = 3,205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.35/11,044.70 = 3,205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.35x = 11,044.70 × 3,205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.35x = 35,399,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399,478.42/7,371.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.31

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