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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.16, 10,991.16 and 3,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.16, 10,991.16 and 3,429.72 is: 5,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.16 : 10,991.16 = 3,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.16/10,991.16 = 3,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.16x = 10,991.16 × 3,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.16x = 37,696,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,696,601.28/7,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,137.76

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