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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.08, 11,060.28 and 3,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.08, 11,060.28 and 3,479.44 is: 5,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.08 : 11,060.28 = 3,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.08/11,060.28 = 3,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.08x = 11,060.28 × 3,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.08x = 38,483,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483,580.64/7,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.35

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