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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.40, 11,042.28 and 3,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.40, 11,042.28 and 3,662.40 is: 5,486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.40 : 11,042.28 = 3,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.40/11,042.28 = 3,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.40x = 11,042.28 × 3,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.40x = 40,441,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,441,246.27/7,371.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,486.24

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