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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,294.16, 10,941.22 and 3,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,294.16, 10,941.22 and 3,394 is: 5,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,294.16 : 10,941.22 = 3,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,294.16/10,941.22 = 3,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,294.16x = 10,941.22 × 3,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,294.16x = 37,134,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,134,500.68/7,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,090.99

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