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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.60, 11,063.64 and 3,910

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.60, 11,063.64 and 3,910 is: 5,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.60 : 11,063.64 = 3,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.60/11,063.64 = 3,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.60x = 11,063.64 × 3,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.60x = 43,258,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,258,832.40/7,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.72

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