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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.32, 11,010.72 and 3,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.32, 11,010.72 and 3,442.40 is: 5,165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.32 : 11,010.72 = 3,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.32/11,010.72 = 3,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.32x = 11,010.72 × 3,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.32x = 37,903,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,903,302.53/7,338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.12

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