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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.68, 11,060.14 and 3,674.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.68, 11,060.14 and 3,674.66 is: 5,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.68 : 11,060.14 = 3,674.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.68/11,060.14 = 3,674.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.68x = 11,060.14 × 3,674.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.68x = 40,642,235.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,642,235.68/7,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.34

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