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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.34, 11,061.24 and 3,425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.34, 11,061.24 and 3,425.55 is: 5,139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.34 : 11,061.24 = 3,425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.34/11,061.24 = 3,425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.34x = 11,061.24 × 3,425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.34x = 37,890,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890,830.68/7,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.59

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