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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.16, 11,005.93 and 3,389.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.16, 11,005.93 and 3,389.23 is: 5,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.16 : 11,005.93 = 3,389.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.16/11,005.93 = 3,389.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.16x = 11,005.93 × 3,389.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.16x = 37,301,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,628.13/7,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,083.24

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