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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.15, 11,103.98 and 3,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.15, 11,103.98 and 3,705.72 is: 5,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.15 : 11,103.98 = 3,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.15/11,103.98 = 3,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.15x = 11,103.98 × 3,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.15x = 41,148,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,148,222.24/7,406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.96

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