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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.45, 11,051.72 and 3,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.45, 11,051.72 and 3,671.18 is: 5,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.45 : 11,051.72 = 3,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.45/11,051.72 = 3,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.45x = 11,051.72 × 3,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.45x = 40,572,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572,853.43/7,372.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.31

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