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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.32, 11,056.98 and 3,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.32, 11,056.98 and 3,674.20 is: 5,509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.32 : 11,056.98 = 3,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.32/11,056.98 = 3,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.32x = 11,056.98 × 3,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.32x = 40,625,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,625,555.92/7,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,509.81

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