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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.40, 10,998.60 and 3,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.40, 10,998.60 and 3,876.40 is: 5,814.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.40 : 10,998.60 = 3,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.40/10,998.60 = 3,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.40x = 10,998.60 × 3,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.40x = 42,634,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634,973.04/7,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.60

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