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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.40, 10,989.60 and 3,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.40, 10,989.60 and 3,438.40 is: 5,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.40 : 10,989.60 = 3,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.40/10,989.60 = 3,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.40x = 10,989.60 × 3,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.40x = 37,786,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,786,640.64/7,326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.60

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