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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,297, 10,940.64 and 3,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,297, 10,940.64 and 3,399.28 is: 5,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,297 : 10,940.64 = 3,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,297/10,940.64 = 3,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,297x = 10,940.64 × 3,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,297x = 37,190,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,298.74/7,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,096.66

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