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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.66, 11,061.18 and 3,479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.66, 11,061.18 and 3,479.94 is: 5,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.66 : 11,061.18 = 3,479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.66/11,061.18 = 3,479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.66x = 11,061.18 × 3,479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.66x = 38,492,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,492,242.73/7,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,217.41

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