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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.66, 11,042.91 and 3,471.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.66, 11,042.91 and 3,471.51 is: 5,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.66 : 11,042.91 = 3,471.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.66/11,042.91 = 3,471.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.66x = 11,042.91 × 3,471.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.66x = 38,335,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,335,572.49/7,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.40

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