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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.28, 10,998.72 and 3,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.28, 10,998.72 and 3,444.96 is: 5,164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.28 : 10,998.72 = 3,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.28/10,998.72 = 3,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.28x = 10,998.72 × 3,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.28x = 37,890,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,890,150.45/7,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.06

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